Page 7 of Justice's Reward
“What are the charges?” she asked.
“He’s wanted for questioning in the death of Gina Brown, the woman who had Ian. He’s not guilty,” Pit said sternly.
“Well, I’m happy to meet with him and take his case if I believe he’s innocent,” Adley said. Though from what she’d heard about Gina, the world was probably a better place without her.
“Thank you. Let us know where to send the retainer, and we’ll get it to you,” Pit said.
“I’ll call you after I meet with him. Text me the station he’s at and who took him in. I’ll get changed and head there,” Adley said.
“Thank you,” Pit said, hanging up.
Adley stared at the phone. How the hell was she going to keep her distance if she was his lawyer? Sitting beside the man and having his scent wrap around her. Close enough for his eyes to stare into hers.
Adley grabbed the food and slid it into the refrigerator, already thinking through what all she needed to meet her client. She needed time to put her armor on and be the fierce attorney, not the woman with the wet panties wanting to lick every inch of the biker.
Justice sat leaning against the table. Detective Stanza had brought him to the interrogationroom they used for violent criminals. Stanza had re-cuffed his hands in front of him so he could cuff Justice to the table. Justice was a big guy, and the detective had cuffed him tight enough that Justice’s hands were getting numb. His right hand was starting to turn a little blue.
After Detective Stanza had cuffed him, he’d asked one more time if Justice wanted to talk. Justice had replied that he wouldn’t be speaking until he was given access to his lawyer.
The door opened, and Detective Stanza walked back in. Justice didn’t wear a watch, and without his phone, he wasn’t sure how long he’d been waiting.
“Well, Zane Lawson, it looks like you’ve been a very bad boy, and it’s time for you to pay. Now, let’s talk about Gina Brown andyour relationship with her,” he smirked and stared at Justice.
Justice stared blankly back. It wouldn’t do for the detective to realize how much Justice despised the man.
“Awww, big tattooed biker isn’t talking. Hmmm, maybe you should reconsider because it can be easy or hard. I have the power to make this easy for you if you cooperate. But then again, maybe I should just tell your club you talked and then see what happens. Now…”
Before Detective Stanza could continue, yelling from outside the door caught his attention.
“I hope you aren’t trying to question my client after he has requested a lawyer and are keeping him from said lawyer! But hey, if you want a media feeding frenzy, I’d be happy to call the news and let them knowwhat is happening to a veteran and a lawyer who routinely does cases pro bono!” Adley yelled.
The door opened. Justice recognized the precinct captain with Adley.
“Detective, Ms. Pearson would like access to her client.”
Justice couldn’t wait to see how this played out.
Adley walked in. “Detective Stain, I’d like time alone with my client.”
“It’s Detective Stanza, and you fucking know that, Adley.”
“I apologize. It’s just you’re a stain on the justice system, and the name fits you so much better,” Adley said, with a smile on her face.
Could Adley get any hotter to him? He really didn’t appreciate his cock thickening in his jeans when he was cuffed to thetable. Adley glanced toward him, and her eyes widened.
“Captain, could you come in here?” Adley said, walking closer to Justice and pulling out her phone. She took multiple pictures of his hands, specifically his right one that was a deeper shade of blue than before.
“Is this how the Kansas City Police Department treats people? What happened to innocent until proven guilty? If Justice suffers nerve damage from the detective knowingly tightening the cuffs past the recommended tension, there won’t be a big enough rock for you all to hide under,” Adley said.
“Detective, remove her client’s cuffs.”
“But, Captain, he’s guilty.”
“Detective, remove her client’s cuffs. I’m sure Justice will behave. Now give themtheir time alone,” he said, waiting until Justice was uncuffed and not leaving until the detective left the room.
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Once the door closed, Adley turned toward Justice, smiling.
