A Second Chance (Fated Mate)(18)

“If that’s what you thinks best. The second I hear anything I’ll call. Please take care, and stay inside, and keep the windows locked, and keep your gun near, and for crying out loud stop pissin’ people off.” Decker was like her big brother. He worried over her safety, and knew she was essentially alone. With no family support, he was a great partner.

“Now, don’t go getting all mushy on me. I’ll be fine. I’m sure it’ll blow over. You need to stay safe too, because remember we work the same cases, so if I upset someone, you did too.” She suddenly felt very lonely. If she were home she’d have work to keep her busy.

“I’m gonna go so I can call in to update Big Eddie.” Katie said while inwardly cringing.

They called their sergeant Eddie, Big Eddie. He loved the title, and the power. He was a very ambitious forty year old man who was average height, chunky build, with black hair that he slicks back daily. He was a fair boss, but Katie had some reservations about his leadership skills. Once, about a year ago, he cornered her in the ‘huddle room’ and tried to make several passes. He’d come onto her, asking her out, and complementing her on her athletic build and bright future with the force.

She declined his advances; and yet he still felt he had a right to be in her personal space. She told him there was no way in hell she would date him, because they were co-workers and she wasn’t interested in him like that. He then put his hand near her breast. And she, without thinking, snapped his wrist back almost breaking it. He wore a brace for a month, pansy.

Since then, she’d been denied several transfers to other departments, and was given the crappy dangerous assignments. She knew she was getting payback, and was so sorry that she’d inadvertently dragged Decker along. She still caught Eddie sneaking peaks at her, and a couple times he brushed against her, but she had never felt threatened. She also never told Decker about what had gone down, she knew he would flip his shit, like a big brother.#p#分页标题#e#

She dialed Eddie’s number at the station, secretly hoping that he was out and it went to voicemail. She was never that lucky.

“Lo,” his scratchy smoker’s voice.

“Hey there Big Eddie, it’s Ward. I was just calling to let you know I’m going to need more time off. I was planning on coming back this week, but my car was vandalized, and I need to ensure the repairs are done before I drive home.” She relayed the entire story, all along wishing at the end, he would just say okay and disconnect.

“Well, Katie I’m so sorry to hear about all of your problems, but it’s so nice to hear from you. We’ve been worried somethin’ fierce about you here at the station. You can go ahead and take an additional week off, no problem. Where you gonna stay when you get back in town?” His voice alone made her shudder with revulsion.

“I’ll probably rent a place. I don’t have a lot of stuff to move, so I should be fine.”

“You know you’re more than welcome to stay a while with me, just ‘til you get back on your feet.”

She knew all the nasty and vile things he was thinking about, and she felt like heaving. After all, he did whisper his repulsive sexual needs into her ear last year. She gagged.

“I’m really sorry but I’m not feeling very well. I’m going to have to decline your offer, but thank you so much for your concern. I’ll start looking for a place to rent now, so I should be fine on my own.” Plus, your small, creepy, and smell like rot.

“You know how to get a hold of me if you change your mind, beautiful. Call me if there is anything new to report, Big Eddie is here to help.” She heard the click of the phone disconnecting the call. Thank God!

She walked out of the room, and immediately went out to the back porch to get some air. She hated all conversations she had with Big Eddie. He was revolting, and she always felt filthy after interactions with him. She had requested a new sergeant, but was denied, each time.





Chapter 7



“How ya holding up?” She hadn’t heard Conner approach, so she jumped a mile.

“Whoa, hot stuff. Why’re you so jumpy? Is everything okay, you seem on edge?” He put his hands on her shoulders and she seemed to calm, a little.

“I just hate to be in this position. I feel helpless and weak. Plus, I’m putting everyone here at risk. I just want to leave, and be back on my own. Plus, I haven’t been out of this house for a couple days, so I’m going stir crazy. Want to run out for a bite to eat?” She just needed a break from her reality right now.