The Sheriff Wears Pants by Kay Joannie

Author:Kay, Joannie [Kay, Joannie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blushing Books Publications
Published: 2014-03-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Darcy was standing there trying to come up with some retort to put the Marshals in their place when the door to the jail opened and Louisa walked in, and it was obvious she was still very upset and emotional. “Marshals, I am the reason that Doctor and Mrs. English were murdered by that raving lunatic. Will I be needed to testify against him?” she asked. “I will gladly do so if it will help put him away for life.”

“I’m not sure, Miss. I’m sure the Judge will issue a subpoena if you’re needed.” One of the men gave her an understanding nod.

Louisa nodded, and briskly headed for the door to the back, where the cells were located.

“Where are you going, Louisa?” Darcy asked, hurrying over to stand in front of the door and block her way.

“I want to see Malachi one last time and tell him how much I loathe and despise him. And how much I hope he hangs and suffers for killing those dear people!” Louisa answered, her anger with him reflected in her pretty eyes.

“Why give him the satisfaction, Louisa? It won’t bring back the English’s, and it will just hurt you to hear all of the venom he possesses. Go on home, hon, and let Gram console you. This is not the place for you.”

“Why don’t you walk her home, Darcy? I’ll help the Deputies with Malachi.”

Darcy nodded. “Let’s go on home, Louisa. I think you are very brave to want to confront him, but that is what he wants more than anything. Denying him the pleasure will hurt him more than anything you could say.” She gently took Louisa’s arm and led her out of the jail, for once obeying Will.

“How in hell did that little gal get elected?” One of the deputies asked in disbelief.

“The married men voted the way their wives told them to instead of doing what was right,” Will answered, walking over to the desk and leaning down to the cubbyhole to get the keys from the nail he’d placed there when he first came to town. “Malachi isn’t to be trusted, men. He almost killed Darcy when she was trying to arrest him. Don’t let your guard down for an instant. He thrives on hatred, and his one goal in life is to get to Louisa and pay her back for turning him in nine years ago.”

“Don’t worry, we’ve had plenty of experience with this sort of thing.”

“When you arrive and turn him in, send us a wire so that we know Louisa is safe,” Will bossed.

“Sounds like you’re the Sheriff instead of your fiancée?”

“I was the Sheriff. Now I am a fiancé trying to keep my girl safe so that we can be married,” Will confessed.

“Have her Deputize you so it’s legal when you start killing the Simpson Gang.”

“The Simpson Gang is why I am here!” the Mayor sputtered as he entered the jail. “I got a wire from a friend in Baily and the gang just

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