his own. I trust
that he will make the right decision here. Chief Garcia isn’t motivated by politics;
he is motivated to uphold the law. Still, he wants to get Aaron’s side before
making any decisions. He isn’t going to wait either. He asked other officers to
bring him in for questioning. When I walked out of the meeting, though, it took
everything in me not to find out where Aaron lives and beat the shit out of
him.
I just walked through my front door when I glance at my cell
and it starts ringing. It’s Molly. She is relentless. The pestering little
sister.
"Hey, my nephew baby momma. What's up?"
"Oh God, Maddox. Help her." Molly is in hysterics.
"Molly, calm down. Help who?"
"It's Kerrigan."
"What about her?"
"Just get to the ER now. I will explain later. I want
to go back to help."
"Molly, fucking tell me now." I don’t know why I'm
forcing her to tell me. I already know.
"I think Aaron beat the shit out of her. She looks bad.
She is unconscious and...." I throw my phone against the wall and it
shatters into pieces.
I pick up the closest thing and throw it at the mirror. My
blood is boiling. Kerrigan better be okay. I grab my wallet, keys, and head
out. Dammit. Why didn’t I force her to come with me? She would be safe right
now. How bad is she hurt? My heart starts racing on the drive over. My mind is
filled with violent thoughts toward Aaron, fear for Kerrigan, and self hate for
not saving the woman I love. I am not the right man for Kerrigan. I can’t offer
her anything except for what I’m about to deliver to Aaron.
I pull up to the hospital and quickly get out off my car. As
I approach the doors, I take a deep breath. I can hear Aaron talking to Molly.
I want to rush over, but I need to hear what he says. I know Molly is safe
because I can get to Aaron in a second if I need to.
"Well, well. Just the person I'm looking for,"
Aaron is slurring his words, drunk as shit.
"I think the police are looking for you."
"Tell me something, Molly. Do you know I can hide
evidence? It is my job."
"You can't hide your witness. You can't hide what you
did to her! You nearly killed her! You bastard!" Molly screams out.
"Kerrigan? She's not going to say anything. She knows
better than that. I only taught her a lesson. She tried to leave me. She was
stupid, thinking that I would allow that. She should have known better."
That’s what I needed. I’m happy I got his confession
quickly. I want Molly out of here. I rush over, not trying to hide my approach.
Aaron turns around at the perfect time allowing me to land a punch to his jaw
and a couple to his kidneys. This isn’t the legal way to handle this, but right
now, I don’t give a flying fuck. Aaron drops to his knees.
“Tell me, fucker. Do you deserve this?” I spit out.
"What are you talking about? Deserve what? I didn't lay
a hand on the bitch," Aaron groans out.
My time’s up with him as Officers Jenson and Potter walk up.
"Aaron. We need to take you to the station. We've got
some questions," Potter says.
“I hope you get what's coming to you. I hope you rot in
jail, you sick psychopath!" Molly screams at him.
"Feisty. I like that, Molly. I've never paid you back
for breaking my nose. I'll collect on that later. For now, I'll head down to
the station. Don't worry slut, I'll be out before long. I’ve got friends in
high places, after all. I'll be seeing you soon."
Again, my blood starts to boil. I put my nose an inch from
his. "Are you threatening my sister-in-law in front of me, man?"
"Nope. It's not a threat, just a friendly
reminder."
"Molly, go inside. Now. Call Evan and tell him about
Kerrigan. She's going to need a lawyer."
"Okay. Be careful, Maddox."
I want to scream at her. I love my sister-in-law, but she is
slow to listen. She does walk off though.
When I arrive at the police station, I head toward the
interrogation rooms. I know I won’t be allowed in. I want to hear what the dick
is saying. I knock on the door and Officer
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