Page 25 of Too Hot

Brianna nodded. The tension in the room was thick, and she had a feeling things were not going to go well for Ward. She made her way back into the bathroom. Sierra, Crystal, and Tessa surrounded Emily. Emily looked up at Brianna and whispered, “Thank you.”

* * * *

Rafe watched Ward from the bar after Kaley pointed him out. Thankfully, she didn’t ask him why he wanted to know which Dom was Ward. Hell, the man wasn’t a Dom. He was a predator. Max walked in and motioned to Logan before they walked out.

A short time later, Max and Logan walked in and didn’t even hesitate; they walked directly over to Ward and marched him out of the club, Rafe following.

In the lobby were two police officers plus Jordan and Damon.

“You’re done,” Max said to Ward.

“What is going on?” Ward asked, eyeing the police officers.

“You’re under arrest,” Logan said, nodding at the other two officers.

“What?” Ward struggled when the officers pulled his arms behind his back.

“You’re under arrest for sexual assault. You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you can’t afford one, one will be appointed to you. Do you understand these rights?” Logan asked.

“I do. And Emily is a fucking liar. That bitch.”

Max took a step forward. Jordan and Damon grabbed him by the arm, and Logan glared at him.

“I never mentioned who turned you in, asshole. Take him in and book him. I’ll meet you at the station with the victim’s statement,” Logan told the other two officers.

They nodded and marched Ward out of the club. “Sexual assault?” Rafe asked, trying to wrap his head around what just happened.

“I need to talk with Emily. I’ll go put a shirt on.” Logan left.

“I’ll get the women out of the bathroom,” Rafe said. All eyes turned to him. “I’m probably the least intimidating one of the bunch of us.”

Max nodded. “All right. We’re going to need someplace to talk.”

“Classroom,” Jordan suggested.

“I’ll close the curtains and let Colby, Zeke, and Gabriel know to keep that area clear,” Damon said.

“I like that. Bring the women to the classroom when they’re ready. We’ll wait as long as Emily needs.”

Rafe blew out a breath before he stuck his head into the women’s bathroom. “May I come in?”

“Yes, Rafe,” Brianna’s voice called out.

He moved into the room and saw the women huddled around Emily. “Hi, Emily,” he said softly. “We’ve met before, but I don’t know if you remember.”

“I do. Is he—Is he gone?” Emily asked.

Rafe wasn’t sure how much to tell her. “Max would like to speak with you.”

“Am I in trouble?” Emily’s voice was soft.

“No, you absolutely are not,” Sierra said. “Logan needs to hear your story; that is all.”

“Will you stay with me?” Emily asked.

“Of course, we will.” All the women spoke at the same time. Sierra and Crystal held onto Emily’s arms as they stood.

“Where are we going?” Sierra asked.

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