Deceptions by Erin O'Reilly

Author:Erin O'Reilly
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781933113876
Publisher: Intaglio Publications
Published: 2008-02-18T06:00:00+00:00

Part 7

Before the trial proceeded, Lane met with Judge Aniline, Danny Kunkle and Sheriff Wilkins in the judge’s chambers.

Once they had all listened to the recording, the sheriff was the first to speak. “Just someone trying to rile you little lady I wouldn’t take it too seriously.”

“I assure you Sheriff I take threats on my life very seriously.”

“As do I,” Judge Aniline said. “Sheriff you will place a guard on Ms. Cuthbert.”

“Your Honor,” Danny said, “Is that necessary this is probably an isolated incident.”

“And, if Ms. Cuthbert is harmed because you and the sheriff didn’t take this as a serious matter what will you say then Mr. Kunkle?”

“I will place two of my officers on her twenty-four seven,” the sheriff said begrudgingly, before adding, “of course that means that they will be taken away from protecting the community.”

Unimpressed, the judge shook his head disgustedly. “Just get it done. Now, if there isn’t anything else we need to discuss I will see you all in the courtroom.”

Lane was the last to leave the chambers. “Thank you Judge,” she shrugged, “for standing up for me.”

Judge Aniline’s soft brown eyes met hers. “I’ll see you in court Ms. Cuthbert.”

+ + +

Once the jury had entered the courtroom and taken their seats, the judge looked directly at Lane. “Are you ready to present your defense?”

“Yes your Honor. At this time I would like to request that the charges against my client, Bryce Clayton be dropped.”

“Request denied. Call your first witness.”

“I call Dr. Everett Hastings.”

Lane sat down and Bryce nudged her. “Why the delay this morning?”

Lane leaned in closer and whispered, “I’ll tell you later,” as the doctor was being sworn in.

Bryce listened as Lane asked the forensic pathologist questions regarding the whip. She thought back to the night before…

Her body cried out for satisfaction and the tracking device made a drive to Houston out of the question. She knew it was risky to find someone so close to home but the need outweighed sensibility. The bar she chose was dark thereby, to her mindset, ensured some degree of anonymity. For close to an hour she scoped out various women before targeting one that she wanted to take to her truck parked in the farthest, darkest corner of the parking lot. Just as she was about to make her move, her eyes tracked to the television over the bar and saw her lawyer with a microphone shoved in her face saying, I have no further comments. It was then that Bryce realized the folly of her actions and left the bar. Her body craved gratification and ultimately she would be the one to indulge the need.

The night had been late and she yawned just as Lane sat back down after completing her questioning

“It’s not a good idea to let the jury see that you are bored,” Lane scolded.

A look of surprise crossed Bryce’s face. “I’m not bored. I just didn’t sleep very well last night.”

Lane tsked before turning her attention back to the DA and his cross-examination of the forensic expert.

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