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Jepson stood on the bullet wound again and dug his heel in.
“Sorry, didn’t see you there,” Jepson exclaimed without an ounce of remorse.
“Could we get their statements so we can go home?” Riley demanded.
Lio turned a judicious eye on him before nodding. Moments later, I was with a uniformed officer taking my statement as the wounded were loaded into ambulances, and Lio took over the crime scene.
Brandy
The noise came just outside the kitchen window, and she peered through it, concerned. Brandy squinted her eyes and tried to see into the darkness, but no go. Shivers ran down her spine, and she stepped back and turned the light off. That was better. Without the glare on the window, she could see now.
A sudden movement outside made her jump, and she noticed a white face in the bushes.
Smothering a squeal, Brandy moved swiftly into the living room where Daithi was with Dane, Cami, and Tami. He took one look at her pale face and leapt to his feet.
“What?”
“There’s someone outside the kitchen. I saw them peering through,” Brandy replied.
Dane and Daithi swapped glances.
“The three of you lock yourselves in the bathroom upstairs and don’t open it until you hear our voices,” Dane ordered. He and Daithi slid weapons from their waists and walked out.
“You two, go. I am going to help them,” Brandy stated.
“Like fuck, Brandy. You have to come with us,” Cami said with fear in her eyes.
Brandy cupped her face gently.
“I’m more dangerous than anyone out there, and we both know it. Go with Tami and hole up. Make sure you grab your guns on the way. Go!”
Cami opened her mouth to argue, but a bang against the side of the house made her hurry away, grabbing Tami as she did. Keeping her weapon at her side, Brandy moved towards the front door, knowing Daithi and Dane were outside. She wasn’t worried that Madisen might walk into a situation as she’d received a text from Riley saying Madisen had gone on a date. Riley would let them all know when Madisen was returning.
Slipping out the door quietly, Brandy scanned the drive and surrounding area. Not seeing either of the brothers, she began making her way to the back. A loud grunt made her pause, and then the sound of a body hitting the floor. Brandy lifted her weapon as she heard running footsteps. A tall, dark figure came around the corner and skidded when he noticed her with her gun raised.
Brandy didn’t hesitate. As soon as she saw it wasn’t Daithi or Dane, she lunged forward and grabbed the stranger’s arm, turning her body as she did. He flew over her shoulder as she bent and threw him. The intruder wheezed as he landed but struggled to get to his feet again. Brandy calmly stepped forward and kicked him straight in the nuts.
The wheeze became a strangled scream as he doubled over and clutched his groin. Footsteps echoed behind her, and Daithi skidded to a halt as he came face-to-face with the business end of Brandy’s gun.
“He clobbered Dane. Can you check him?” Daithi asked.
Brandy paused and then scurried around to the rear garden.
Dane lay on his back, his arm across his eyes and grumbling.
“Are you okay?” Brandy demanded as she dropped to her knees and removed his arm. She winced at the long cut she saw there. Whipping off her cardigan, she balled it up and held it to Dane’s head.
“Fucker got the drop on me,” Dane complained. “I’m going to beat his ass.”
“Already did that. Dane, can you sit up? How many fingers am I holding?”
“Yes, and three. Now let me up. That prick is strong and fast.”
Brandy helped Dane to his feet and watched him weave his way back to his brother. Dane was standing over the guy who was now hogtied, and as Brandy passed, she kicked him in the ribs. He’d stopped wheezing from the kick to the nuts, Brandy noted. Well, she could make him scream like a bitch again should she need to.
“Who is he?” Dane asked as Brandy peered closer.
“No idea. I don’t recognise him,” Brandy answered, puzzled.
