Taken by Sadistic: Rage Ryders MC (15 page)

“I’m a woman.” She said, immediately feeling like a fool.

“I noticed.” He said smiling at her, immediately putting her at ease.

“You need to know I take my career and my duties seriously. I respect others and I want their respect as well. I want you to know the main reason I left Odessa. I’d been working there for Odessa PD about six months when Monty hired his son Jerald…”

Startling her, Tucker shoved his chair back so hard it hit the wall, “Son of a bitch. Monty knows his son is a piece of work, he’s worked for several different departments, and they always terminate him. Jerald harassed you, didn’t he?”

“Well, I guess this time with his Daddy being his boss he didn’t worry about being fired. It started out with him just flirting with me, when I made it known right off the bat I wasn’t interested. Jerald didn’t like me turning down his advances, and he got more aggressive. I reported it to Monty, just like we’re required to do. Monty chose to ignore it and never even turned the grievance in. I probably should have gone on up the chain of command, but in the ‘good ol’ boy’ system that would have been career suicide.”

Tucker knew in his gut he was going to be even more pissed by the time she finished so he decided to get out of the office, she needed a place to stay and he made a split decision, “Cahill, let’s go. You follow me, you and your animals are going to stay with me until you find a place of your own. I’ve got a fenced in yard where they can go outside when they need to, and more room than I need. We’ll unload your things then you can finish telling me.” He saw the look on her face, “I give you my word I am nothing like Jerald Montgomery.”

“Alright.” She stood up and started toward the door, seems she didn’t have much of a choice, because she really wanted this job.

“Hold up,” He opened up his drawer and took out a document and a badge. “Need you to read and sign this, we’ll get to the other documents later.”

She read the paper and signed it, and held her hand out to him and he shook it, “Thank you Sir, for this opportunity.”

“You might change your mind about thanking me after you’ve been here a while. The looks of this town are deceiving. Things get damn rough around here, and until we’ve got all the bad elements either in a cell or down in the ground where dead people grow – we’re on duty 24/7 and never go anywhere unarmed. That being said, you still have a right to your private life, just know we’re always on call. Now, hold up your right hand and let me swear you in.”  She did and repeated the oath. He started to pin the badge on her but instead gave it to her.

“Sheriff, I think you gave me the wrong badge. This one says Chief Deputy.” she said, looking at her badge.

“Yes it does. I’d like you to be my second in command. Is that a problem, Cahill?”

“No Sir, not at all.”

“Look, Cahill, I’m a pretty damn good judge of character, and you definitely pass muster. Cripple Creek is a good town, the people are decent, we’ve gotten rid of most of the heavy garbage, and we’ll get the remainder of it dumped real soon.”

“It was all over the news about what happened here last year. So, you know I saw it or heard it on the news. Can I ask you a question?”

“Sure.”

“I did my homework before coming here, and I heard rumors about some MC clubs being involved in what happened, and that you and your brothers are affiliated. And I’ve seen enough of those vests to know you’re wearing one now.”

“That I am. You have problems with bikers?”

She didn’t comment on his avoidance of giving her a direct answer to her question. “I have to be honest, I’ve really never been around many, sure, I’ve known guys who ride bikes but that’s about it.” She said smiling, “I’ll admit I am a little surprised, you are the Sheriff after all. Don’t bikers live outside the law?”

“Some do, but most don’t. No Mercy is a one percent club – which means they ride the edge of law. The Prez is a good man, and he’s one I’m glad is on my side.”

“So, when they break the law you look the other way?”

“No, Cahill, I never look the other way and you best keep that in mind. I’d bring them all in if they fucked up and left a clue showing they were responsible for any fucking crime. But see that’s the thing, they’re smarter than that.”

“I see.” She replied.

“I seriously doubt that – let’s just put it this way – what I can’t prove I won’t arrest because with no proof I can’t convict. Now, let’s get going.” He walked to the door of his office and held it for her, “Callie, I’ve hired Cahill. She’s the new Chief Deputy. Cahill is going to be staying at my place until she finds her own. Set her up with a secure phone, will ya?” Tucker’s cell phone rang, he looked at the caller ID “I need to take this.” And he went back in his office, sat down at his desk, “Hello Monty.”

“Hey Stone
what’da-ya
think about the super-sexy Sam Cahill? I sent you a winner, didn’t I?” JD Montgomery asked as he laughed at his own remark.

Tucker had always disliked the sound of JD’s voice and now it just grated on his last nerve, “I think you’re an asshole. That’s what I think. But, we’re even now.”

“You gonna hire her or just fuck her?” He laughed then said, “Or maybe both.” Then cackled at his own joke.

“Yeah, I hired her. Thanks for sending her my way”

“Well, I’ll be damned, she got to you didn’t she? I should-a known. Knowing how you are with women and all.”

“JD you don’t want to go down that road with me and you fucking well know it. You forget I witnessed firsthand what your boy did in San Antonio.” JD Montgomery and Walter Stone had been friends, and though Tucker couldn’t prove it he highly suspected JD was involved in the same illegal activities as his grandfather had been.

Totally ignoring that remark, he rushed to say, “You can’t believe a word that bitch says…you know how it is. Look Tucker, she treated my boy bad, she let him think they were a couple and …”

“Stop right there before you piss me off even more, Monty. And you damn well know you don’t want to do that.”

“Well just so you know, word is she’s a good fuck, with that body and looks of hers it’s a given.”

Tucker cut in and in a tone that let the other man know he’d gone too far, “Stop before you dig yourself any deeper. I want copies of the report. But I’m betting you didn’t follow through with her grievance, did you?”

“There aren’t any documents Stone. It was never anything.”

“If I find out different, you’re not going to like it.”

“Is that a threat?”

“It’s a fact JD, but if it takes a threat to get your attention, you know I have no problem giving it. And a word of advice, tell that son of yours not to come to my town to harass Cahill. Believe me, he won’t like the reception he gets.”

“Your town is it? Word is you didn’t want to take that badge at all.”

“Well, thing is, I did take the badge JD. Contrary to what you believe, it’s not the badge that makes the man, it’s the man wearing the badge. Now, tell your son he is not welcome here.”

“Are you threatening my son, Stone?”

“Monty, you know I don’t make threats, ever. I stick to the facts, and the hardcore fact is your son should be locked up.”

“You and your brothers still on that crusade to save all the poor mistreated women in Texas?”

“I’ll ignore that statement, and you need to be damn glad I am.”  Tucker hung up the phone, flipped open the file on Cahill. There was no doubt about it, she was skilled, qualified and had the experience he was looking for – he’d just never thought of having a female deputy. She was a good looking woman, that was a fact. Her hair was midnight black, and her eyes were the color of sapphires – stunning.  Her cheekbones were high, and her lips were too damned inviting for her own good. The complete package was all woman, a very well developed woman, standing about five foot six inches tall and weighing one thirty-five according to her file. He leaned back in his chair and thought about Sam Cahill. Too bad she wasn’t his type. But then again, he’d thought Melody was his type and look where that’d gotten him. Maybe his picker was broken, like his brothers kept telling him. But then he thought about a pair of hot pink shorts and his dick went rock hard. He smiled thinking about Kate and doing some very naughty things to her body. Glancing at the clock, only a few more hours and he’d be marking her body and fucking her any way he wanted. Yep, he’d stick to fucking the club bunnies and Bellasora always provided a variety of submissives. He got up, adjusted his jeans, grabbed his hat and walked out of his office, “Let’s go Cahill.”

Chapter Two

A little later, he pulled in to his drive with his new Chief following him. He got out of his truck and walked back to her. She gave a hand signal to Quigley and he jumped down, then she helped a very pregnant dog out. Then she pulled out the biggest cat, other than the wild ones, Tucker had ever seen.

“Damn Cahill, you didn’t say your cat was part mountain lion.”

She laughed, “Pumpkin is a Main Coon and they are a large breed.”

“I’ll say. Wanna help me bring your things inside? Your rooms are on the first floor, and mine are on the second floor, along with the gym, which you’re welcome to use.”

“Are you sure? I hate to invade your home, your privacy.”

“Positive. This house has two bedroom suites downstairs, and four complete suites upstairs, don’t know what I thought buying such a big old house. Now, let’s get your things unloaded. I’m going to call Kai and have him come here and take a look at Maggie, unless you’re prepared to take her and leave her at Blue Holly until the pups are born?”

“Oh no, I can’t do that.”

“I didn’t think so. But you’d be in for a battle once Liberty got a look at her. So, let’s get busy so I can call him.”  They brought her bags and boxes in and sat them in the least masculine of the suites. “While I make a couple of calls you can find yourself something to eat, there’s leftovers in the fridge or stuff for sandwiches. Just make yourself at home.” He made his calls and came back into the kitchen where she was sitting on a barstool eating chicken and pasta. He grabbed a beer out of the fridge and sat down across from her. “Alright, best get to it. Tell me what happened in Odessa.”

She pushed a plate she’d made for him over in front of him, “As I said, Jerald decided I belonged to him and refused to take no for an answer. He followed me, and showed up everywhere I went, and I do mean everywhere. I had gone out with friends and he showed up, he put his hands on me and I put him down, and not gently. Of course, he ran to his Daddy and said I led him on and all that bullshit. Things got worse from there. One night when I went home he was waiting for me, along with a couple of his friends. I managed to fight them off, until one of them hit me and I went down. Jerald took that as his opening and tried to rape me. When he pulled his knife, I knew he was going to kill me so I screamed and both Quigley and Bronson came charging out. They all got in the truck and left. I called a friend and she came and we took Bronson to my Vet, then me to the ER. My first day back at work I saw your name on a message to Monty, he’d left it on my desk and when I read it I knew he was telling me I needed to leave so I sent you my portfolio that afternoon. Monty had written an open recommendation and letter of reference. I went home that day, gave notice to my landlord – made arrangements with my friend to sell all my furniture, and left that afternoon to stay with my friend and her boyfriend.”

“What happened to the wolf?”

“He didn’t make it.”

“Son of a mother fucking bitch.” He gave her a napkin, and she wiped her tears. “Go on and finish, I know there’s more.”

Samantha was surprised at how comfortable she was with Tucker and how easy it was to talk to him. “The night before I left Jerald broke in to my friend’s house and tried to rape me, he almost succeeded but her boyfriend was there, heard the noise and came and beat the shit out of Jerald. Then, he kicked his ass out. I left two hours later, praying you would hire me.”

“You have no ties to Odessa?”

“No, my friends moved to Seattle.”

They finished eating and Tucker told her, “Let’s put these dishes in the dishwasher and you go on in and start unpacking. I’m going to check on Maggie and call Kai again. I tried earlier but it went to voicemail.” Tucker said leaning down rubbing the side of her belly. “Is Quigley here the Dad?”

“No, he’s her brother. Miss Maggie mated with the Wolf, they had an immediate attraction.” Tucker noticed the sadness come back in her eyes.

“I’ll let you get yourself settled. I’ll be down the hall in my office, if you need me.” He went down the hall and once inside he closed the door. He called Malakai, “Hey Tuck, how’s it going? Hear you hired a good looking new Chief.”

“Callie already called you?”

“I’m pretty sure she had us all on a conference call. She couldn’t wait to fill us in, she said Monty finally got over on you.”

“Yeah, he did.” Then Tucker told him everything. 

“Damn.” Malakai said when Tucker finished. “I never liked either one of them. I remember when I was younger Monty would come visit Pop, and the way he’d look at Claire would freak me out. And that son of his is twisted.”

“You don’t know the half of it. By the way, Reaper is out of town. He left Rye and Gin-boy here but I’m going to give Crow a call for back-up. If you talk to Reaper before I do, go on and tell him I need him to send someone out to Odessa. Just tell him to make sure Jerald Montgomery and his two friends are put out to pasture. Jerald should have been in a body bag long before now, but because of Monty I didn’t follow up, now I regret it and you know how fucking much I hate regrets.”

“Consider it done. What else?”

“She’s going to be staying here until she finds a place of her own. Is the old Turner Place still up for sale?”

“Sure is. But that’s got fifty acres with it. Does she want that much land?”

“She’s an animal lover, she has her dogs and a huge cat. She does rescues and will most likely end up with a barn full. Her female dog is due any time now, I’d like for you to come over and take a look at her. I was going to bring them out there to meet everyone but when I saw Maggie, well, it’ll be better if you come here.”

“We could board her till the pups are born.”

“I tried that, it’s not happening.”

“She and Liberty are gonna get along just fine.”

“That’s what I told Cahill.”

“I’ll be there in half an hour. Chris is down for his nap, and Sophie is nursing, so it’ll be just me.  Tuck, you think there’s a chance Jerald has followed her?”

“Fuck I didn’t even think of that. It’s definitely a possibility. I’ll just get Crow to stay here until we know for sure what’s going on.”

“Crow’s cousins, Smoke and Arrow from the Rage Ryders MC showed up last night with a woman named Cassidy. You remember the trouble they had here a while back, with Wasp’s old lady showing up and him being Reilly and Sadie’s Dad. Well seems Wasp hooked up with Cassidy while he was living out in California, but when he found out Ashton was still alive he broke it off with her and came home and reclaimed his family. His brother is dead now, but there’s shit still going down. Cassidy saved several ol’ ladies by stepping in and letting a rat take her hostage. Long story short Smoke and Arrow took Cassidy out of there for everyone’s mutual protection. They called Crow, so they’re here for a while now.”

“I need to call Jake and give him a heads up. I’ll see you in a few.”

***

Malakai went up and told Liberty where he was going and why, kissed her and his kids and grabbed his bags on the way out the door. He ran into Tripp and Pattie as they pulled in, “Grab a couple of bags of these groceries.” Tripp said.

“Sorry, no can do. Get someone else to help you. I’m headed over to Tuckers. Seems he has a new roommate and her dog is very pregnant.”

“Damn, that’s fast even for Tucker. Didn’t Melody just leave?”

“I think her flight is leaving out of DFW tomorrow. This woman is his new Chief Deputy, she’s staying there ‘till she finds a place of her own. In fact, I need you to check on the old Turner place for me, will ya?”

“Sure thing. She got a name?”

“Sam Cahill, she’s from Odessa.”

“She must be damn qualified for Tuck to hire her as his Chief.”

“I’m sure she is.”  Once he was on the road he decided not to wait for Reaper to call so he called him, “Sup dude?”

“You busy?”

“Not too. What-cha need?”  Reaper listened as Malakai filled him in. “Not a problem. I’ll put the word out I need some data on the man and his friends. But Stoneman knew I would be out of town for a few days. Are you saying I need to come home?”

“I’ll send you stats when I get to Tucker’s. No need for you to cut your trip short. Crow and his two cousins are going to be keeping an eye on her at Tuck’s house. We can only hope the man’s fool enough to follow her here.” Malakai said. “With those three, it’ll be over in a heartbeat.”

“Take a ten-way kind-a fool to be that stupid. Count me in on whatever you need. We should be back that way day after tomorrow. I’m meeting with Chief in an hour. Kai, you know if Tucker needs me or the club we’re there.”

“Yeah, I know. He knows it, too. How’s your little brother doing?” Malakai asked.

“Like all other prospects. But he’s a good man. He’ll be patched in next month. Breed took him on a run.”

Malakai pulled into his brother’s drive and parked behind a Jeep.  He went in the back door and was met by a handsome red heeler who followed him into the house where Tucker was walking toward him. “Let me get Cahill and she can take you to Maggie. I’ve got to go by my office. I won’t be gone long.” They both went into the kitchen as Sam walked in. “Cahill, this is my brother Malakai. Kai, this is Samantha Cahill, the new Chief Deputy of Montana County.” They shook hands and Tucker picked up the bag she’d made for Callie. “I’m going to go to the office and pick up your phone. Finish up some paperwork. You go on and take Kai in to Maggie and I’ll be back quick as I can. You can go ahead and make a salad, and I’ll grill the steaks when I get back.”

“Is he always that bossy?” Samantha asked as she watched Tucker walk out the door.

“Yep.”