The Essence of You by Owenby J.A

Author:Owenby, J.A.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-15T16:00:00+00:00

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Hours rolled by before I was allowed a phone call. I’d declined anything to drink, so I sat alone with my thoughts in the tiny room with white cement blocks and no windows. I assumed Layne was in a little space similar to mine.

As much as I hated to, I called Benji. I knew his parents could help with a lawyer. I would work my ass off to pay them back, but I also doubted they would think I’d done anything wrong other than fall in love with a piece of shit.

Before an attorney arrived, the door swung open, and a handsome, well-dressed man stepped inside. His green eyes, offset by his dark complexion, caught me off guard. His chiseled jaw, perfectly proportioned cheekbones, and full mouth left me mentally panting. These people were nuts. They had to have hired an actor to pretend to be a detective because this guy was way too pretty. Maybe they thought I would roll over and spill my guts because he was possibly the hottest guy I’d ever seen.

“Victoria,” he said, pulling out the chair across the table from me.

I pursed my lips and crossed my arms over my chest. That wasn’t my name, and they needed to get their facts straightened out.

“I’m Detective Jacobs.” He folded his large hands on the table and had the audacity to smile at me.

This isn’t a party, dude. Go sweet-talk someone else.

“I understand you lawyered up, and he should be here shortly. I spoke with Michael and Marilyn Parker, who insisted they wait here at the station for you.”

I heaved a sigh of relief. Help was on the way.

“I also learned that you and your friend Benji Parker were brutally attacked a few months ago. I wanted to let you know the men who were responsible will be charged with first-degree aggravated assault and first-degree attempted rape. Hate crimes are not taken lightly in Washington, plus it’s a federal offense. They will pay for what they did.”

“Really? Oh my God, that’s wonderful news!” I slapped my hand over my mouth. Dammit. He was good. He was trying to connect with me so I would confess to whatever crap I didn’t do.

“I thought you’d appreciate having that information. Michael, Marilyn, and Benji also know.”

At least the attackers weren’t able to walk away after what they’d done to Benji, but neither was he.

He raised one beautifully arched brow at me. “Now, why don’t we cut all the bullshit and just have a chat?”

The door swung open, startling me.

“You’re not harassing my client, are you?” A stunning man with beautiful blue eyes closed the door behind him. He smoothed his red tie, which complemented his expensive black suit, and walked toward me. I’d heard the term silver fox before, but I hadn’t seen any until now. Jiminy Christmas. Where do they hide these men?

Detective Jacobs flashed a reassuring smile at my new lawyer. “No. I was just giving her some good news concerning the men who assaulted her and her best friend a few months ago.

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