Have Mercy (Bennett Security Book 6) by Hannah Shield

Author:Hannah Shield [Shield, Hannah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Diana Road Books
Published: 2022-09-26T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

Chase pulled on a West Oaks PD polo shirt over his jeans. Technically, wearing part of his uniform today violated regulations. But he didn’t care.

Mickey Waverley’s mother was on her way to visit Haley today, and Chase wasn’t above using intimidation on Ruby’s behalf.

He ran a hand over his jaw and studied himself in the mirror, checking if he’d missed any spots shaving.

Ruby was in the kitchen, stirring a pan of scrambled eggs. Haley rested on her hip. The baby kept whimpering like she knew something was wrong.

“Want me to take her?” Chase asked.

“Sure. Set her in the high chair?”

Chase strapped Haley in, but he didn’t sit down at the table. He paced instead, checking the clock.

Ruby poured eggs onto two plates, then scooped some onto Haley’s tray. “Chase, sit and eat. You’re making me nervous.”

“You don’t seem nervous.” He didn’t know how Ruby managed to stay so calm. To smile and laugh, day after day. “I don’t want you to be nervous.”

“Well, I am.” Ruby sat down next to Haley and handed her a plastic spoon.

They’d been dreading this day for the past week, ever since the court had set the date. Ruby would be upstairs in Devon and Aurora’s apartment. They’d already gone over the details a dozen times, but he understood how difficult this must be for her.

Chase took a seat and stretched his legs under the table, seeking out Ruby’s. Her foot inched up his calf.

They’d been a lot more affectionate since becoming friends with benefits. Chase craved that contact with her, and he was glad that Ruby seemed to enjoy it just as much. They’d been giving each other orgasms every night.

Part of him was living in a fantasy world, pretending that Ruby was really his. Getting to touch her like this, cuddling with her in bed. Like this wasn’t just a convenient arrangement.

Despite everything that was happening, he’d never been so happy.

Until this morning. The reality of her situation had come roaring back. Ruby was trying so hard to stay upbeat, and Chase wanted to take all her stress onto himself. Too bad it didn’t work that way, even if his body was doing its best. His stomach was trying to crawl into his throat.

None of them ate much. The minutes ticked by. Chase cleaned up the dishes, and Ruby wiped the eggs off Haley’s face.

“You’re going to stay with Uncle Chay-Chay and a nice lady is going to come see you. Everything will be fine.” Ruby gave Haley a kiss. “I’ll see you soon, bug. Be wise.”

She put Haley into Chase’s arms. Then Ruby kissed Chase’s cheek, which surprised him.

“I thought we weren’t supposed to do that in front of her.”

“It was a kiss on the cheek. Totally G-rated.”

“But the thoughts I’m having right now aren’t G-rated,” he whispered.

She shook her head at him, trying not to smile. “I just wanted you to know I’m grateful. I’d rather be with Haley during this visit, but since I can’t, I’m glad it’s you. Out of anyone else, I’m glad it’s you.

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