Protecting Salvation: A Shadow Elite Novel by Maddie Wade

Author:Maddie Wade [Wade, Maddie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-07-03T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Aubrey had been a welcome sight right when her strength had been starting to flag. Tears pricked Peyton’s eyes as she sunk into Aubrey’s embrace as she patted her on the back.

“Don’t let that little prick or his cronies get to you, Pey. I know you didn’t do this and we’re going to get it squared away.”

Aubrey’s unquestioning confidence in the fact that she was innocent without her even asking had bolstered her. A promise that she’d be in the observation room during the interview made her feel like she could get through this. Maybe having a superior officer watching over him would have McCain behaving but she doubted it. Pricks like him were so full of their own self-importance that they thought they were invincible.

The door clanked open again and a smiling female officer approached. “Your lawyer is here so I believe Detective McCain is going to begin the interview.”

Her voice was calm and kind, and Peyton knew that somehow Aubrey had arranged to have this woman brought in to cover her. “Thank you.”

A small nod was the only acknowledgement but it was enough as she was led down the corridor to the interview room where Damon Cavendish was waiting for her, a small smile on his handsome face. Dressed in a custom suit that probably cost more than her car, he had success written all over him. A respected and revered barrister, there was nobody better to have in her corner, but the fact he was here also made her fearful that Shadow had thought the big guns were needed.

“Don’t look so worried, Peyton. We’ll have this cleared up before dinner.”

A sexy smile crossed his lips as he nodded at the officer beside her and she would’ve sworn she heard the younger woman sigh. He had that effect on women, he was rich, smart, successful, and hot as sin, yet all she wanted was to crawl into Warren’s lap and have his big arms enclose her in his scent.

“I’m not sure why they called in the big guns, but I’m glad to see you, Damon. Thank you.”

He waved her off with a grin and ushered Peyton into the empty interview room. She sat as he turned to the officer, his confident control reassuring. “I’d like to speak with my client alone, please.”

He didn’t ask but neither did he demand or make the officer feel small. He just stated what he wanted like he expected his order to be followed.

“Of course.”

He stood waiting until the door closed then turned to her with a glance at the corners to ensure nothing was recording, which would be a violation of her rights but not one she’d put past McCain.

Clearly satisfied he sat opposite her. “Are you okay, Peyton? Have they treated you well?”

Her fingers twisted in knots but she nodded. “Yes, they have.”

“Good. Now, the charges they’re trying to bring are murder. I’m afraid your cousin was found late yesterday. My condolences.”

“Thank you but, honestly, there was no love lost between us.

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