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“I’m pressing charges against Cord Montclair and Mike Brewer as well. Both men threatened me.”
“Oh, shut up, Brian!” McClure yelled. “I’ve had about enough of your shit tonight. Shut up and sit the fuck down before I arrest you for being a fucking nuisance.”
Linda and several of the brothers snickered.
“King, I’m sorry, but I can’t release Chase yet. I have several witnesses who say Chase swung first.”
“He only defended himself because Mr. Matthews threatened me!” I yelled, breaking free from Beth’s arms. “We had just sat down to dinner when Mr. Matthews came over drunk and spewing filth. Chase was trying to be polite until Mr. Matthews threatened me with what happened to his sister. Chase was just defending me!”
“You fucking cunt!” Matthews roared, jumping to his feet, as Frank growled, moving in front of him.
Matthews quickly shut up and sat back down.
“That true, Matthews?” Sheriff McClure asked. “You were drinking?”
“Bitch is fucking lying. She is fucking the bastard. She’ll say anything.”
I gasped as several of the brothers turned to face Brian Matthews.
“Noah, go get the breathalyzer machine,” the sheriff said, as his young deputy quickly moved to do as he was told. After handing the machine to the sheriff, he walked over to Matthews. “Choice is yours, Brian. Take the test or drop the charges.”
“Fuck you, McClure,” Brian growled, before walking out of the station.
“Noah, go get Chase.”
Minutes later, Chase walked out of the back with his suit jacket over his arm. He looked tired and worn out. Rushing over to him, I wrapped my arms around his neck, hugging him tightly.
“I’m okay, Skylar Rose.”
“I know,” I whispered.
“Chase, you’re free to go. Just do me a favor and avoid the Country Club from now on.”
“Roger that, Sheriff,” Chase said as I released him so he could shake the man’s hand. The moment he stepped away, a small box fell to the floor, landing near my feet. Bending over, I picked it up, holding the small red velvet box in my hand as the room went deathly quiet.
Staring at the box, my hand trembled as I heard Chase say, “I wanted tonight to be special for you, Skylar. I had everything planned. I’m sorry it didn’t work out.”
Keeping my eyes on the box, I asked softly, “What did you plan?”
“I wanted to ask you a question.”
Looking up at him, I smiled. “What question?”
Chase rubbed the back of his neck. “It doesn’t matter. I ruined everything.”
Taking a step towards him, I whispered, “Ask me.”
Chase sighed. “Not here, baby. I want it to be special.”
“Ask me.”
“You heard her, Chase. Ask,” King ordered, winking at me.
“Do it, man!” Gunner bellowed as the brothers chuckled.
“He better or I’m taking back my claim,” Scribe growled.
Taking the red velvet box from my hand, Chase fell to one knee and opened the box to reveal a stunning oval blue sapphire, surrounded by several diamonds in a white gold setting. “Skylar Rose. Will you marry me?”
