Taken by Sadistic: Rage Ryders MC (16 page)

Chapter Three

Tucker walked in and gave his sister her lunch, “I’ll be in my office for a few minutes, and then I’m headed out for the weekend. You go on and shut it down soon. Just make sure you forward the calls to Bullard – he’s on call.” He started in to his office then stopped, “Hey Sweet Pea – I’m sorry I’ve had a piss poor attitude. Now that I’ve got a full staff, except for the office clerk and dispatcher, I’ll try real hard to do better.” Then he turned and went in and sat down at his desk. Callie sat there dumbfounded, because of all her brothers Tucker apologized the least, like never.

Fuck, just fuck, he just got his house back and now he had another woman there, but this one wouldn’t be sharing his bed or his play room. He needed to stop reacting without thinking things through. Last year Melody Cameron had come in to his life, like a bowling ball headed down an aisle hell-bent to knock down all ten pins. The heat had been scalding hot between them and she liked sex, she liked good, hard, and fast sex. A lot and frequently. He’d taken her to the Masquerade Ball at the club, and somehow she’d quickly moved herself in to his home. The problem was when the flame burned out, there was nothing between them. He’d finally told her she had to move her things out. Instead of getting better, things got worse. He’d come in from work and find her sitting on the back porch waiting for him. The first few times they’d ended up in his play room. Then they started arguing, which led to her screaming at him. In the end, he had to threaten her with a protective order to keep her from coming over.

He called Jake and said before he could even say hello, “I hired that deputy today. Sam Cahill.”

“I’m not surprised, you said you really liked his references, and Monty said you wouldn’t go wrong with that choice. So what’s your take on him?”

“Well, for starters, I would never trust JD for anything. But, that being said, Sam Cahill is a woman.”

“Well damn, didn’t expect that.”

“Neither did I. Monty told her he was getting even with me for that time he woke up with Harold.”

“I’ve still got some pictures of that somewhere. So, you must have been impressed to make her an offer for the job. Where’s she staying?”

“At my place, for now.”  Tucker told him about what happened in Odessa and after he cussed a blue streak he said, “You gonna have it taken care of?”

“Done. But Kai brought up the fact he could have followed her here.”

“I’ll have some officers drive by your place and make sure things are okay.”

“Tell them not to shoot Crow and his cousins. They’ll be hanging around until this gets settled. And I might as well tell you, I’ve called Reaper in on this.”

“Son of a bitch, Tuck. What part of you being the fucking Sheriff aren’t you getting?”

“None. That’s why I called Reaper. Better he takes care of it than me.”

“Oh, well then, that just makes it all better, doesn’t it?” Jake let the sarcasm roll off his tongue. When Wyatt, aka Reaper, Jake and Tucker had become prospects for No Mercy and then joined the Marines, Jake chose not to patch in when they came home. Jake always planned to go into law enforcement but Tucker never even considered it. Fucking bitch. Fate sure had a sense of humor.

“About tonight. I’m meeting someone in the Common Area at nine thirty.”

“Is that a fact? When did this come about?”

“At lunch. The new waitress.”

“Bella?”

“Fuck you. She’s off limits and you know it. You best be keeping your dick away from her. She’s Crow’s little cousin and he’d scalp you and eat your heart for good measure. Her name is Kate.”

“The one in the hot pink shorts and pink streak in her hair?”

“That’s the one. So, I’ll meet you there at nine like we planned. Oh, and you’ll never guess who her friend is. Lori Blythe.”

“Fuck you say.”

“I do. I think we’ve both fucked her, until she decided she’d be in control.”

“What about Melody? What does she think about your new houseguest?”

“The last of her things were shipped out yesterday. She’s gone.”

“And you’re okay with this?”

“More than okay. She lasted longer than any of the others since Tess.” They both got quiet when he mentioned Tess.

“The two of you went at it hot and heavy there for a bit. What happened?”

“She’s not a true submissive. Well, at least she could never be mine, even if she were.”

“Seemed to me, she was. But looks are deceiving, I know I wanted to scene with her the night you had her do one with Eric.”

“She actually wanted her own membership and was considering going through the training program. She wanted to choose the Master each time, she kept pressuring me to get my brothers to be with her. She’s needy as fuck. Big difference in needy and submission. I had no problem with the sex, but you can’t fuck 24/7. Hell man, the deal breaker wasn’t the sex. It was her, or me – hell we weren’t good together. She didn’t want me to take this job. She didn’t want me to be a Ranger. And she sure as hell didn’t like my friends. Said they were dangerous. Woman knew who I was when we hooked up. I never at any time pretended to be anything other than me. Why women fall for a guy then want to change him is beyond my comprehension.”

“So’d your dick come to attention for Deputy Cahill?” Jake said changing the subject.

“Woman’s got a body, that’s for sure. But no, well hell, yeah the old pecker stood up. Man’d have to be dead not to think about fucking her nine ways to Sunday. But ain’t no way in hell that’s gonna happen. I learned years ago never to get involved with someone you work with. And she’s not my type.”

“Said the man whose stiff dick ain’t got no conscience. And speaking of Sunday, what fucking happened to Bonnie? I can’t believe we left her naked and cuffed to that fucking bunk.”

“Reaper had one of the prospects bring her in – she got her things from the cell and went on home, I suppose.”

“Any thoughts on sharing Kate?”

“It’s a possibility. You meeting me out at the club tonight?”

“I ‘m having dinner there, so yeah I’ll be there. I’ve got a hankering now that we talked about all this fucking.”

***

Tucker went home and found Cahill sitting on the floor with Maggie’s head in her lap, and Malakai was checking out a puppy.  He squatted down and rubbed the dogs head, “How many so far?” He asked.

“This is the fourth, we have three boys and one girl, so far. I’m hoping this is her last one.” Malakai said.

“She’s had a rough time with delivery.” Cahill told him.

“Cahill, I’ll lay your phone on the table here. The one I handed you at the office wasn’t a sat one, and I had Callie program all the numbers you’ll need. I’d prefer you don’t give out this number until some things are cleared up. Do you have a problem with that?”

“No sir, I don’t.” Malakai’s head came up at the tone of his brother’s voice and her ‘sir’ and he looked straight at Tucker, who made eye contact with him and shook his head no. “But will you tell me why?” Each of the Stones were natural dominates, and in most cases didn’t even realize when that certain tone came out in conversation with women.

“I spoke with Monty. I don’t trust him, and I sure as hell don’t trust his son.”

“You think Jerald will come after me, don’t you?”

“I know he will.”

“How?”

Malakai spoke up, “We have a close friend that ran a check. Jerald and two of his friends are in Waco, now. We’re pretty sure they’re headed this way. Hopefully, our friends can convince him to turn around and go back where he belongs.”

“And how will your friends do that?”

“With the right kind of persuasion.” Tucker said looking at his brother. “And you’ll be better off leaving it at that.”

“Why won’t he leave me alone?” She said so loud and with such force it caused Maggie to jump and whine.  “Shh, it’s okay sweetheart. I’m sorry, baby girl.”  When Maggie calmed down she looked at Tucker. “I don’t understand, he’s not a bad looking man, he could date any of the women in Odessa. Why me?”

“He’s obviously obsessed with you, and you’ve turned him down, and you made him look bad.” Tucker said. “That type of man doesn’t know when to quit.”

“Men like Jerald need to look big and good to their friends. His inability to have you has caused him to lose face in his eyes. Now it’s a game for him, one that he’s determined to win at all costs.” Malakai told her.

“I won’t be his victim. He won’t get the upper hand with me again.” She said to both men. 

“Cahill, if he gets anywhere near you, just shoot him. That’s an order. Now I’m gonna take a quick shower, then I’m going to grill us a couple of T-bones.  Kai, you’re welcome to stay.”

“Thanks, but no. I’ve got to get home to my wife and kids.” A smile hit his face, “Damn, it feels good to say that. Bring Sam with you Sunday when you come over. Liberty has already made it mandatory.”

“Did you ask her?” Tucker replied nodding at Sam.

“He did, and I said yes, if it’s okay with you.”

“We’ll be there around ten Sunday morning, then. Now, I’m going to get that shower.”

***

He grilled their steaks, she made a salad and they ate in front of the TV so she could keep an eye on Maggie. Conversation had been light, and comfortable.  “I’m sorry I brought trouble along with me. Are you sure you want me to stay on?”

“I don’t take kindly to quitters, and you don’t appear to be one. And don’t worry about the trouble. My Mama always said if there was trouble within a thousand miles of me – I’d hit it head on.”

“I’m not a quitter by any means, but you didn’t agree to this when you hired me.”

“You’re wrong. I knew the minute you mentioned Jerald, what you were going to tell me. I have zero tolerance for men like him and his father. I worked with Monty years ago, but we did not part on the best of terms.  I was surprised when I got your resume, that he would send you to me. Now that you told me you sent it, well, it makes better sense. That’s not why I hired you, Samantha.”  It was the first time he’d called her by her given name. “I hired you because you were the best qualified and had the right experience.”

“Who did you call to check on Jerald?”

“A good friend. The kind of friend you want on your six, and yes, he rides with an MC.” He knew if she was going to work with him and live in this house for however long, she’d find out soon enough.

“Like I told you, I heard rumors about your family being affiliated with bikers, but I thought they were just that – rumors.”

“Samantha, you know behind every rumor there is some truth. Did the gossip mills tell you we’re part Comanche Indian as are most of the Native Warriors?”

“No, the gossip mills didn’t. But, I did research you and your family and I read that. But your patch says No Mercy Riders MC, not the Native Warriors.”

“Yeah, it does. Crow and I were raised together, he’s like one of my brothers. He’s a good man and one you want on your side. In fact, I’m going to call him in to meet you so you won’t shoot him.  He and his two cousins, Smoke and Arrow, are watching the house, and one or all three of them will be your shadow until Jerald is taken out. If I have to, I’ll deputize Crow, he’ll be riding with you for the next few weeks.”

Samantha realized he’d avoided talking about himself and his connection to an MC club again. She watched as he tapped out a message. Tucker heard Crow the instant he entered the house, but apparently Cahill didn’t. “Crow, this is Samantha Cahill. Samantha, this is Crow Ashworth.”

She stood up and offered her hand to him, and he took it in his much larger one, “It’s nice to meet you Crow, and thank you for blessing Maggie and her pups.” Neither of them had taken their eyes off the other, nor had either made a move to break their hands apart. Tucker was more than a little surprised.

“You are safe, Samantha. No one will ever hurt you again. I give you my word.”

“Thank you. I’m not sure I know what to say.”

Well, well, Tucker thought, this was mighty interesting. Crow never gave his word to hardly anyone, much less someone he just met, and Samantha most likely had no clue Crow had just told her he would give his life to protect her.

Samantha finally broke eye contact and looked at Tucker. “I really do feel bad about bringing this trouble to you, and now to Crow.”  Her hand was still firmly held in his. “Crow, I won’t allow you to risk your life for me.”

“That is no longer your choice,
Nizhoni
.”  He turned to Tucker and said, “You understand?”

“Yes, I understand Crow. She is safe inside my home. You have my word.”

Samantha not in a million years, expected what happened next. Crow pulled her into his arms and kissed her. Not a gentle kiss, but a full body I am man, you are woman, take no prisoner hot, sexy I want to fuck you kiss. Before she could even comprehend what was happening he was gone, leaving Samantha stunned, craving more, and confused as to what in the hell just happened to her.  She finally looked up at Tucker who was smiling at her.  “He would never have kissed you if he hadn’t known you felt what he felt.”

“What the hell are you talking about?”

“The attraction. Hell, I felt the heat way over here.” She blushed a bright red, and he laughed out loud. “Don’t try to deny it, Cahill. It’s in your eyes, the same as it is in his.  Crow is a good man. He just openly claimed you, and told me and you that he will die before he lets harm come to you.”