Jared (The Protectors #2)(70)

“You’re an angel.” Jared pulled her into his arms holding her close, swaying to the country song playing on the old jukebox in the corner. “I’ve been wanting to do this all night.” Jared whispered in her ear.

Wrapping her arms around his neck she pushed closer to his body. “I’m finished except for locking up.” She tilted her head back to stare up into his eyes.

“After this dance.” His hands ran up and down her back. He leaned down taking her lips in a slow sensual dance of their own.

“Jesus…get a room.” Sid grunted as he walked past them toward the door.

“Shut up Sid.” Jared and Tessa hissed against each other’s lips.

The door to the bar burst open sending everyone into fight mode. Jared pushed Tessa behind him ready for anything.

Otis hurried into the bar in full uniform. Spotting Tessa behind Jared he thumbed behind him. “Seen your car so I knew you were still here.” Then he frowned. “Do you ever check your damn phone?”

“What do you want?” Jared demanded, reaching behind him lacing his fingers with Tessa’s.

“Adam was arrested along with ten other half-breeds.” Otis sighed. “I just heard it over the radio.”

“Arrested?” Tessa took a step around Jared. “For what?”

“Fighting.” Disapproval colored his words.

Jared looked at Nicole. “Help her lock up.”

Nicole nodded, but Tessa grabbed his arm. “I’m going with you.”

“Ah, I don’t think that’s a very good idea.” Otis said in his best Sheriff tone.

“I’ve got to bail him out.” Tessa replied already heading to the back to lock up. “He’s my brother.”

“He’s one of us now.” Damon kissed Nicole quickly before heading toward the door. “We got it.”

Jared caught Tessa tilting her chin up. “Go with Nicole.” He leaned down and kissed her hard. “I’ll get your brother.”

Chapter 29

Jared walked into the police station followed by Otis, Damon and Sid. Otis stepped around him to head to the front desk where an officer sat at a computer.

“Hey Otis.” The officer nodded, looking away from the computer screen. “What brings you to the big city?”

“Some half-breeds were brought in about an hour ago. One is the brother of my….” Otis glanced at Jared who was sneering at him. “a friend of mine. Adam Pride.”

The officer whistled. “They sure did some damage to the new night club on Sixth Street. The owner is wanting blood.”

“How much is bail?” Jared asked.

“Well, that’s the thing.” The officer finally noticed the Warriors standing with Otis. “There’s no bail. They have to wait to see the judge in the morning.”

“Get Duncan on the phone.” Jared told Sid before bringing his intimidating glare back to the officer. “I need to see Adam Pride.”

“No can do.” The officer shook his head. “No one is to see them until after court in the morning.”

“Who made this call?” Jared was getting tired of the game already. “With them being vampire they fall under Council responsibility.”

“Well there must be a new rule book because your Council made the call.” The officer rolled back in his chair at Jared’s snarl.

Jared leaned his head back, a smile without humor curved his hips. “Listen officer…” He leaned his head back down eyeing his name badge. “Preston. The only thing that is keeping me from walking myself back there is because I’m wanting to do the right thing here. I’m trying to be patient, but it’s really wearing thin. I will give you two minutes to find the officer in charge so we can cut the bullshit and get things done.”

“But…” Officer Preston looked at Otis who just shrugged his shoulder.

“Time is ticking….Officer Preston.” Sid hummed the theme from Jeopardy, grinning when the officer stumbled out of his chair.

Jared looked away the smile completely wiped off his face. “What the f*ck is going on?”

“That’s what I want to know.” Duncan walked in looking pissed off. “Who the hell is in charge?” He glared at Otis.

“I’m in charge.” A short heavy man walked toward them. “Officer Simms. What can I do for you gentleman.”

“You arrested half-breeds tonight and we need them handed over to us right away. This is Council business.” Duncan’s authority filled the room.

The man shook his balding head. “We have been ordered by your Council that they are to stay with no bail until court. Because of the incident in a public place it is up to us to take care of the matter.”

“And I just got off the phone with Sloan Murphy head of the Vampire Council who never gave those orders.” Duncan held up his phone. “I have him on speed dial.”

Fear flashed in the older man’s eyes. Obviously he has had run ins with Sloan Murphy before. “Release them.” He told Officer Preston.

“I’ll go with him.” Sid followed the officer out.

“I’m sorry about the mix up.” Officer Simms replied looking at them, one eye twitching nervously. “We followed protocol and was told what I just told you.”