Page 54 of Queen of Diamonds

Alex stood, went to the window, and looked out. “He’s a sick bastard. We can make him disappear without a trace,” he said, giving them his back. “But as much as we’d like to, we won’t.”

“No, we won’t, but I’ve never been so tempted to take matters into my own hands before.” Rand pulled a pen out of the cup in the center of the table that held a dozen or so of them. He flicked it a few times, then broke it in half. “What we can do is put this piece of shit in prison for so long that his dick doesn’t remember what a woman looks like by the time he gets out.”

“That we can do,” Court agreed.

Nate nodded. “And will. He’ll come in front of a judge tomorrow. I’ve already talked to the DA, and they’re going to ask for the maximum bail. This afternoon I’m going to talk to his father and see if I can discourage him from paying it.”

Rand dropped the broken pen onto the table. “Hopefully Daddy’s getting tired of bailing him out of trouble.”

“What have I missed?” Taylor said after walking into the room and coming to stand behind her husband, putting her hands on his shoulders.

Nate reached up and covered her hands with his. “I’ll catch you up later. Where’s Kinsey?”

“In your office. She’s hurt and embarrassed.” She gave Rand a sad smile. “I’m taking her home for a girls’ afternoon with me, Lauren, and Madison.”

Rand stood. “No, she’s coming with me. I’ll check in with you later tonight, after she’s asleep.” He walked out before anyone could argue.