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As far as Valerie was concerned the woman should have been arrested along with him. By Estelita’s account, Mrs. Estavarez had sacrificed Ricardo to save Carlos. Her feeling being that Ricardo’s goodness would prevail. In the end she lost both sons. That switching Valerie had witnessed wasn’t because of a joint. Carlos had raped another girl and his mother wouldn’t have it.
“I hope to hell they’re charging Mrs. Estavarez too.”
“Indeed they are. Both are in custody.”
“And Baker?” she asked. “Why? Surely there’s something more going on than him not being happy with the verdict.”
“There is.” Russell helped himself to her untouched second glass of wine. “His step-daughter was one of the first victims. It destroyed his marriage. When Ricardo was found not guilty he convinced Teri Trent to pretend to be the next victim. Only Baker got too rough with her and she wound up dead. He went to Bev to demand another girl. Bev refused. He freaked and hurt her to keep her quiet. Seeing we were a couple set him off and he decided the only justice was to punish those who ruined his coveted conviction in the first place. He’s trying to cut a deal, but he can’t find an attorney who will represent him.”
Thanks to Bev’s handiwork, she’d bet. When they’d stopped to visit her, Bev was wheeling and dealing from her hospital bed.
“Naturally, he refused a public defender.” Russell took another sip then set the glass down and returned to massaging her feet.
“Hmm…I wonder why,” she said with glee. After attacking one of their own? If Baker agreed, Valerie’s sympathies went to the newbie.
“Doesn’t matter who he gets, Dave’s not going to agree to a deal. Everyone’s dragging out all the bells and whistles to investigate this.”
“As long as we don’t have to be a part of it.” She groaned with pleasure when he found an extra tight spot on her arch. “You know I love when you rub my feet.”
“And other places too, right?”
She giggled. “Oh yeah.”
“Our only part is as witnesses.” He popped her toes, setting off tremors of delight. “So, did Dave ever offer you a job?”
“No, but Phil gave me a promotion. Dave ever fire you?”
“No, but no promotion either.” He grinned. “I have something in my pocket for you.”
“I’m in the mood for loving, but not games tonight. So consider yourself officially red-lighted.”
He stretched out beside her. “You don’t even want to see it?” He extended his hand. A small blue velvet box rested on his palm.
“Oh god.” She couldn’t breathe, couldn’t think. Tears pooled.
“Open it.”
“Oh god.” Her fingers shook and those blasted tears streaked to her chin when she saw the diamond ring inside.
“You were supposed to get that six months ago.”
“Oh, Russell.” And she’d ruined everything.
“Marry me?”
“Well duh.”
“I’ll take that as a yes.” He plucked the ring from its nest and slipped it onto her finger.
“You realize we’ll probably have to face off again in court one day.” She slipped her arms around him, holding her ring hand high to catch the light while he nibbled her neck.
“And I expect you to come at me full on, with no-holds-barred.” He dragged his lips toward her chest. “And when we come home at night…”
Valerie locked her feet over her calves and wiggled her pelvis into the other interesting thing his jeans hid. “You can come at me, love. No-holds-barred.”
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Table of Contents
Blurb
Title
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
About Caitlyn Willows