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Don t tell me you represent the commissioners and are going to sue me for slander,
Gregton sneered.
Yes, I do. And I will sue, if need be. Jake took three steps into the room all male
animal in a deep navy suit with tan silk tie.
Gregton dipped his head toward Sophie. You gonna sue me on her behalf, too?
Jake s eyes darkened to coal as he ran his gaze over her from head to toe. He turned
back to Gregton and slowly shook his head, his jaw tightening to iron. No. You insult her,
and we re stepping outside.
Is that a fact? A thick man next to Gregton clomped to his feet while two others
followed suit.
It is, Jake affirmed.
Quinn and Colton moved behind him. The three brothers formed a powerful wall that
gave Sophie the first peace of mind she d felt all day.
Jake eyed the crazy son-of-a-bitch and shoved all anger into a box to be dealt with later.
It took the combination of his military training and his legal education to keep him from
going for Gregton s throat. Even with a strong hold on his temper, chances were blood
was going to fly.
The fanatical group used intimidation to get their way, and he doubted bloodshed
would bother them much. When he d heard Sophie was headed there alone, he d
panicked for the first time in years.
Truly panicked.
Thank God for his brothers. Quinn would back him in an instant, even if it meant losing
his sheriff s position. Colton would fight to the end for him, too. As little Sophie stood so
defiantly up front, he wondered who d fought for her in the past. Suddenly, his chest hurt.
So he smiled to reassure her that he was there for her. This is over. Come on,
Sunshine.
She faltered, her blue eyes too big in her pale face. Then she pushed back from the
table and stood.
Now there, boys, Billy said from the podium, his eyes on the crowd. I believe we re
finished with our questions for Miss Smith. He nodded her way. Thank you for coming
today. His gaze beseeched her to make a quick exit.
Thank you for having me, she murmured while walking into the aisle.
Jake moved slightly to the right so she d keep her focus on him and not on the angry
people.
Relief filtered across her face, and she made it to his side without mishap. When he
took her arm and ushered her toward the door, his muscles finally unwound. Several pairs
of eyes bored holes into their backs as they left.
She released a pent-up breath as they walked into the sun. I can t thank you enough.
We re not hitting anybody? Colton grimaced and stomped toward the chestnut stallion
tied to a nearby tree.
Guess not, Quinn rumbled as he stalked toward his own mount and lifted himself into
the saddle. He smiled. It s always interesting, Sophie.
Jake cleared his throat and tightened his grip around Sophie s bicep. Thank you.
Both of his brothers nodded.
Sophie gave a halfhearted wave as Quinn and Colton rode into the nearby trees.
Thanks for the support.
For now, they needed to get the hell out of there. Get in your car, and I ll follow you to
Shillers. Jake gave her a gentle push toward her Jeep.
Sophie escaped into the green vehicle and drove toward the main road and Jake
followed, keeping a close eye until they reached Shillers.
He was out of his truck before she d even closed her door. What in the hell were you
doing meeting with that crazy group all by yourself? He knew he towered over her, and
maybe frightened her, but something in him didn t give a shit. How dare she put herself in
such danger?
She shifted so her back rested against the hard metal of the vehicle and shrugged.
They wanted to meet. I didn t know they were nuts.
They re nuts, Jake confirmed. God, he had no right to be so angry with her she
wasn t his. Yet tension still squeezed up his throat. The Rockefellers changed their name
three years ago. They used to be the Johnsons.
No, Sophie laughed out.
Jake nodded, forcing his shoulders to relax. He had no right to yell at her. Yet.
Sophie grabbed his suit lapels with both hands. I wasn t in any real danger, was I? [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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Don t tell me you represent the commissioners and are going to sue me for slander,
Gregton sneered.
Yes, I do. And I will sue, if need be. Jake took three steps into the room all male
animal in a deep navy suit with tan silk tie.
Gregton dipped his head toward Sophie. You gonna sue me on her behalf, too?
Jake s eyes darkened to coal as he ran his gaze over her from head to toe. He turned
back to Gregton and slowly shook his head, his jaw tightening to iron. No. You insult her,
and we re stepping outside.
Is that a fact? A thick man next to Gregton clomped to his feet while two others
followed suit.
It is, Jake affirmed.
Quinn and Colton moved behind him. The three brothers formed a powerful wall that
gave Sophie the first peace of mind she d felt all day.
Jake eyed the crazy son-of-a-bitch and shoved all anger into a box to be dealt with later.
It took the combination of his military training and his legal education to keep him from
going for Gregton s throat. Even with a strong hold on his temper, chances were blood
was going to fly.
The fanatical group used intimidation to get their way, and he doubted bloodshed
would bother them much. When he d heard Sophie was headed there alone, he d
panicked for the first time in years.
Truly panicked.
Thank God for his brothers. Quinn would back him in an instant, even if it meant losing
his sheriff s position. Colton would fight to the end for him, too. As little Sophie stood so
defiantly up front, he wondered who d fought for her in the past. Suddenly, his chest hurt.
So he smiled to reassure her that he was there for her. This is over. Come on,
Sunshine.
She faltered, her blue eyes too big in her pale face. Then she pushed back from the
table and stood.
Now there, boys, Billy said from the podium, his eyes on the crowd. I believe we re
finished with our questions for Miss Smith. He nodded her way. Thank you for coming
today. His gaze beseeched her to make a quick exit.
Thank you for having me, she murmured while walking into the aisle.
Jake moved slightly to the right so she d keep her focus on him and not on the angry
people.
Relief filtered across her face, and she made it to his side without mishap. When he
took her arm and ushered her toward the door, his muscles finally unwound. Several pairs
of eyes bored holes into their backs as they left.
She released a pent-up breath as they walked into the sun. I can t thank you enough.
We re not hitting anybody? Colton grimaced and stomped toward the chestnut stallion
tied to a nearby tree.
Guess not, Quinn rumbled as he stalked toward his own mount and lifted himself into
the saddle. He smiled. It s always interesting, Sophie.
Jake cleared his throat and tightened his grip around Sophie s bicep. Thank you.
Both of his brothers nodded.
Sophie gave a halfhearted wave as Quinn and Colton rode into the nearby trees.
Thanks for the support.
For now, they needed to get the hell out of there. Get in your car, and I ll follow you to
Shillers. Jake gave her a gentle push toward her Jeep.
Sophie escaped into the green vehicle and drove toward the main road and Jake
followed, keeping a close eye until they reached Shillers.
He was out of his truck before she d even closed her door. What in the hell were you
doing meeting with that crazy group all by yourself? He knew he towered over her, and
maybe frightened her, but something in him didn t give a shit. How dare she put herself in
such danger?
She shifted so her back rested against the hard metal of the vehicle and shrugged.
They wanted to meet. I didn t know they were nuts.
They re nuts, Jake confirmed. God, he had no right to be so angry with her she
wasn t his. Yet tension still squeezed up his throat. The Rockefellers changed their name
three years ago. They used to be the Johnsons.
No, Sophie laughed out.
Jake nodded, forcing his shoulders to relax. He had no right to yell at her. Yet.
Sophie grabbed his suit lapels with both hands. I wasn t in any real danger, was I? [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]