Duncan (The Protectors #3)(66)

Sid stopped and thought for a minute. “Nope, as a matter of fact I haven’t.” Sid’s eyes swung to Jeff. “Last I heard, he up and married some ugly-ass chick he knocked up after a heavy night of drinking. Heard they moved out west to raise them a litter of rug rats. Think he took up ranching since the little lady didn’t want him being a Warrior. You know with all the danger and killing. Sure hope he sends a Christmas card this year.”

“I f*cking hate you,” Jeff spat, his eyes narrowed. “I hate you all. And will make you all pay.”

“Shut up, you little bitch.” Sid glared at him. “You know, I’ve been so f*cking bored lately I think I might pay Jared so I can torture your ass. That’s the plan, isn’t it?” He asked Jared, but looked directly at Jeff, his eyes unwavering.

“You can have a few days no charge. I’ll need a few days rest,” Jared replied, heading toward the door. “Sloan’s here. Let’s go.”

Jeff’s eyes landed on Jill, who even though in pain, had a knowing half grin on her face. “You think this is funny, cunt?” Jeff growled. “Next time I will shoot you in the f*cking head.”

Before anyone could stop him, Slade was up, his gun already pulled from the waistband of his jeans. Picking Jeff up, like he was nothing but a child, he placed the barrel of the gun against his forehead. “You just don’t know when to stop do you, Badass?” He removed the barrel from Jeff’s forehead and jammed it under his chin sneering into his face. “If I ever hear you threaten her again, I will blow your f*cking brains out. I don’t care what information they think they can get out of you. I won’t torture, but I will kill you, and remember I’m a doctor. I know how to do it painfully.”

Jeff didn’t say a word, but he did piss himself.

Slade tossed him to the floor then walked back to Jill. Everyone just stood watching Slade walk away. “I’m impressed.” Sid’s eyebrows rose, looking back at Jeff who lay on the floor moaning. “Anyone who can make someone piss themselves that quick is okay in my book.”

Sloan walked in looking around. “Where is the little f*cker?” His eyes found Jeff on the floor.

“I want him alive.” Jared walked out the door with Sid and Damon following.

“Watch yourself boss.” Sid nodded toward Jeff. “Slade literally scared the piss out of the bastard.”

“Shit!” Sloan walked over grabbing Jeff by the shirt, picking him up to his face level. “You really f*cked up this time. Traitors are treated a lot differently from the other scum bastards we catch.”

Chapter 26

Pam was walking downstairs with Daniel when someone pounded on the front door. Duncan came out of the kitchen spotting her on the steps.

“Stay there,” he ordered as he made his way across the floor.

Nodding, Pam turned ready to run upstairs if she needed to. Hearing Nicole’s frantic voice, Pam made her way quickly down the rest of the steps.

Seeing Duncan and Nicole’s face, Pam stopped. “What’s wrong?”

“Kenny has Tessa.” Nicole’s voice sounded panicked. “Jeff is involved, and they sold Angelina, and…”

“Oh my God.” Pam felt light headed and quickly sat down for fear of falling with Daniel. “When?”

“Nicole, calm down,” Duncan ordered, grabbing his phone.

“Tonight. Jared got a text and…” Nicole took a deep breath. “Jared and the rest are on their way here now. Kenny wants to trade.”

“Trade?” Pam looked from Nicole to Duncan’s furious frown.

“You for her,” Nicole cursed. “You can’t do this, Pam. He will kill you.”

“She isn’t doing anything.” Duncan’s voice was stern and final as more pounding started. Pam just sat holding Daniel in shock.

Duncan opened the door, but blocked Jared as he tried to go to Pam. “She isn’t leaving this house.”

“Fuck you for even thinking I would suggest it.” Jared pushed past Duncan making his way to Pam.

Looking up at Jared, Pam shook her head. “I’m so sorry. This is all my fault.”

“No, it’s not,” Jared replied sternly. “But I need you to tell me what this means.” He handed her the paper Kenny had left.

Taking the paper she read it.

One bitch for another. If I even catch a whiff of a Warrior, I will kill her. You know where I am, Pam. Don’t make me take another life because of you. See you soon, sweetheart.

She could hear Kenny’s voice in her mind as if he was reading it to her.

“Where is it, Pam?” Jared knelt down to take the note from her, handing it to Duncan who stood close. “Where did he take her?”

“I can’t tell you.” Her eyes rose to meet his. “He will kill her, Jared.”

“Fuck!” Jared stood, walking away, looking like he wanted to kill something.

Pam looked down at Daniel, his eyes watching her. God, how she loved this child. This had to end, mostly for the innocent staring so intently at her. Until Kenny was stopped, Daniel would never have a normal life, and neither would any of them. Leaning down, she kissed his cheek and nose.

“I love you, Daniel Duncan Roark.” She touched his cheek as she stood, handing Daniel to Nicole.