I Need You #5
Frank winked, “So, she came up with him being a lawyer. Isaac promptly went to school and passed the bar. Now he does training class and manages a few things for Emmett. My friend no longer gives Isabella a list of her days, and she doesn’t want to throttle him.
It’s a win win.” I whispered, “You guys are funny.”
Officer McGee came back over to us. I involuntarily flinched, which had Frank putting me behind him. Officer McGee angrily said, “She shouldn’t get off this easily.” Frank asked, “Is that so? What should happen to a man who likes to knock around little girls to assert his masculinity?”
Office McGee flushed red. Frank continued, “I suppose I could let a certain resident a county over know about your actions. She loves Warlocks.” Warlocks? Office McGee paled, “This girl is a liar. She was talking about calling her brother and saying she doesn’t have her mom’s contact information.”
I muttered, “I do have a brother, and he’ll get you.” Probably. I was totally certain my mob boss brother would kill this guy. Sassy happily hummed in my head. WHOA THERE MURDEROUS ODETTE. Calm that thought all the way down. Sassy huffed.
I said, “You know, you really should take the sightings of those rabies wolves more seriously. They were everywhere at Keaton’s crash site.
It’s your job to protect people, and by not taking the threat seriously, Key could’ve been killed because they surrounded his truck.
It’s your fault those sick wolves haven’t been contained. ”
Office McGee asked, “Who the fuck is Key?” Frank answered, “My grandson, you dolt. You have no idea the hell that is about to reign down on this department. No one hurts the Daniels family and gets away with it.”
Officer McGee retorted, “Ms. Karlton’s not in the Daniels family.
” Frank retorted, “Yet. Besides, the way I heard it, you didn’t help Katie get my grandson inside the hospital.
” Officer McGee flushed, “We followed procedure.” Pointing guns at me didn’t really seem like procedure considering I wasn’t armed.
Frank laughed, “By what standard? Not how I found her, you didn’t.” Officer McGee rubbed his neck where his collar was. Isaac came out with the chief announcing, “We are all good to go, Frank.” Office McGee huffed, “Some people just get to break the law.”
I rolled my eyes, “My brother will be so pissed at you specifically. Officer Grabby Hands McGee.” Isaac asked, “Grabby hands?” Officer McGee stammered, “I searched her.” I muttered, “Excessively. I bet my brother won’t like that at all.” None of them will.
One cop muttered, “Yeah, I doubt he will. He might sue us.” Isaac and Frank’s head whipped to that man. I continued, “Nor will he like that you were trying to arrest me before I got my boyfriend inside for medical care.”
I pointed my finger at the cops that I’d seen there, “You didn’t even help me get Keaton inside. You just followed me, then you tackled me. On top of all of that you wouldn’t tell me if Key was ok. My brother will be PISSED you didn’t tell me how Key was.”
Hands down Caspian was going to be furious when I talked to him next. All of my brothers would be. Would it really be so bad if they just removed Office McGee’s hands or something? That could be fair. Isaac and Frank growled.
Frank warned, “I will be looking more into this. I better not find anything else inappropriate happened.” It did. Officer McGee looked nervous and his face was covered in red blotches which made Isaac and Frank growl. The weird thing was several people in the station did too.
Isaac and Frank ushered me outside. I asked, “Can we go back to the hospital to see Key?” Frank told me, “We could but Keaotn’s not there, he’s at home.” I gasped, “What? They released him? How could they do that?!”
Isaac said, “He’s perfectly fine.” I snorted, “Unconscious people are NOT fine. That’s just horribly negligent. The hospital should at least monitor Key overnight. That’s what they should do.” Frank said, “I’m sure he’ll come by to see you.”
I wanted him to then I said, “No, he shouldn’t drive.” Isaac laughed, “Keaton could run.” I gasped, “Run? No! That’s crazy. Maybe Kenneth could bring him. Well, I probably shouldn’t volunteer Kenneth.” Isaac laughed, “I think you’re in for quite the lecture from Ken.” I winced, “Probably.”
I gasped, “I didn’t get my stuff!” Isaac winked, “I have that all handled. Your phone is dead, but it should be fine when you charge it.” I nodded as he handed me a baggie. I whispered, “Thank you guys. You didn’t have to come get me out or get the charges dropped. That was very nice of you.”
Isaac admitted, “I would’ve come anyway, but Keaton was insistent.
I was pretty sure that boy was going to rip out his IV to get to you.
” I gasped, “What? Keaton really should still be in the hospital. Maybe you should drive me there so I can yell at the doctors. I dropped him off there to get care. They should’ve actually taken care of him.
Not just oh you woke up, be on your way now. ”
Frank laughed then told me, “I promise you Keaotn’s fine.
Us Daniels men are durable.” I looked out the window and muttered, “Incorrigible, maybe. Unconscious people should not get released from the hospital. I do want to see him though, but he shouldn’t be driving.
Keaton doesn’t even have a car. Well, that’s probably not true.
I saw a million SUV’s there when we picked up his siblings. ”
I told Frank, “I’ll pay to replace his window and seat belt. I had such an adrenaline rush to get him out and Key probably needs a new driver for his golf set. I can’t replace it all right now, but I’ll pick up extra shifts.”
Isaac laughed, “Emmett already ordered him a new truck.” I gasped, “A new truck. Gosh, did your insurance already total it? It was in bad shape, but Key loves that truck.” Frank replied, “Cars, trucks, automobiles of any kind are metal and plastic. They are replaceable, the people in them are not.”
I winced, “I’ll never get the car my mom’s boyfriend bought me back.
” Frank winked, “Malachi got it out of the impound lot. We’ll get it fixed up and back to its original spot.
Let’s just not do any more driving without someone with you until you have a license.
I’ll give you lessons if you want, since Keaton is apparently slacking.
” Yup. Everyone was totally in the mob if they got that car back already.
I whispered, “I’ll keep that in mind.” Isaac was looking at me in the rearview mirror. I asked, “Did you have another question?” Isaac snorted, “I have so many questions.” I sat back, “Ask away.” Isaac asked, “Do I know you?”
I snorted, “No, but that’s a popular question.” Isaac sighed, “Something about you is very familiar.” Frank agreed, “That’s true. I just can’t put my finger on it.” Isaac yelled, “You see it? Christ in heaven, there is something there then.” I snickered as they bantered back and forth.
When we arrived at my apartment I said, “I hope I get to see you around, Isaac. You only asked one question, and you said you had a lot.” Isaac laughed, “I do have a very important one before you go inside.” I questioned, “What’s that?” Isaac gently asked, “Are you ok, Katie?”
I blinked several times then answered, “I don’t know. I feel very unsettled, and I miss Key.” Frank’s eyes softened as he said, “He’ll be here shortly, I’m sure. You take care of her, Ken.” I turned and spotted Kenneth standing outside.
I got of the car and waved, “Thank you for everything you guys did.” Frank replied, “Anytime. If you’re ever in trouble, you tell them to call Frank Daniels.
Ya hear?” I nodded and they drove off. My boyfriend’s grandpa was definitely the former Don.
He wasn’t Ronan from the books though, he was a jerk at first.
Kenneth put his hand on my back and led me inside. I felt dead on my feet. Kenneth studied my face then said, “They were right, the bruising looks better. It must have been a hell of hit.” I snorted, “My back probably has a doozy too.”
Kenneth frowned, “No one mention your back, so I’m guessing you didn’t tell them.
That’s not going to go over well. Next time, take me with you.
I can help you.” I reminded him, “You were working.” Kenneth replied, “Keaton is family to me, and I care about your wellbeing. Keaton’s grandpa owns the building.
I won’t get in trouble for making sure he is safe, and I can drive. ”
I acknowledged, “Ok, so I’m sort of an awful driver, BUT GPS’s are the DEVIL INCARNATE! That damn computer just kept saying recalculating and telling me to turn too late. That’s on whoever made the software.” Kenneth snorted, “That’s a fair point. I’ve cursed my share of GPS instructions.”
I tried to unlock my door when we got to my apartment, but my hands were shaking too badly. Kenneth said, “I’ve got it, Katie.” He unlocked it and stepped inside with me. I told him, “I guess my adrenaline is fading. I just need a shower.”
Kenneth nodded, “I’ll wait for Keaton in the living area. If you need me, just yell.” I huffed, “Keaton shouldn’t be driving. He was unconscious a few hours ago. I don't understand why…” Kenneth cut me off, “I promise Keaton is just fine.” I sighed.
Tatum whined and I picked her up, consoling my dog, “I’m ok girl.” I put her down and walked into my bedroom. I took off my clothes and turned on the shower. All that emotion just came out, and I started sobbing. I slowly sank down until I was sitting as the water hit me.
Tatum sat beside me, so I pulled her into my lap.
I went over the events in my head. I saw Keaton’s truck get hit, and it felt like something inside me died.
Then I fought with my rabies wolf. The disaster that was the car ride to the hospital.
Not knowing if Keaton or Sassy were ok while I was stuck in that cell.
Hell, Sassy was still pretty quiet for her. Did I hurt her somehow? What did I do?