“I’m going to pay her old man a visit, and then I’m going to get the other kids out of his hair.”
“You can’t do that.”
Kade shrugged. “I don’t give a shit. I’m going to have a word with Matt and see what I can do.”
Steven let out a curse. “Is there anything I can say to stop you?”
“Nope, you better leave this shit to me. I’m not backing down. Her father has already tried to break her, Steven. Without us she would end up broken. I’m not letting him risk the lives of her five other siblings. It’s not happening. The sooner I know they’re safe, the better.”
Kade eased out of the bed. He knew Steven wouldn’t risk waking Holly up, and he’d made sure his lover was cuddled up against their woman. Holly was their woman as far as Kade was concerned.
“This is not good, Kade.”
He pulled on a shirt and a pair of jeans. “I’m taking the sheriff with me. As far as I’m concerned there’s nothing going to go wrong.” Kade glanced at Holly. “They use their power against her and John. They’re used to being beat down. I’m not. You are not, Steven. Those kids need a better life and a better future. This ends now.”
Before Steven could say anything, Kade made his way to the bathroom. He did his business, brushed his teeth, then made his way outside to his waiting truck.
In no time at all he was on the way to the sheriff’s office. Matt was always in on Saturday and early. Going through the reception area, Kade knocked on the door even though it was opened.
Matt looked up at him. “Why do I feel I’m not going to like this visit?” Matt said in greeting.
“Because you’re not.” Kade took a seat opposite him. “I need a favour.”
“I’m the sheriff of Creek Valley. I don’t do favours to guys about to cause trouble.”
Kade rolled his eyes. “I’m not going to cause a lot of trouble. I need to sort something out for my woman and for Creek Valley as a whole.”
“This has got something to do with Holly Walker and the Walker clan?”
“Yes,” Kade said, not beating around the bush.
“I’ve had Steven’s lawyer around here asking questions. You’ve stepped this thing up then.”
“Her parents are fuckers, Matt. Holly came into work with a bruised eye early in the week. Her brother has told us she won’t file a complaint.”
Matt shook his head. “I had no idea. I’ve not had many complaints lately about the head Walker.”
Kade cursed. “Has he ever been brought in for domestic violence?”
“No.”
“Why the fuck not?”
“Because some people are afraid of the bastard. He lives out in that trailer park, and back in the day he was a tough nut to crack. There was a time when William was a good man, Kade. Then he got mixed up with that woman, Anita, and she’s the one who turned his head to drink.”
“Are you seriously making excuses for him?” Kade asked.
“No. I’m not. No matter the cause he shouldn’t have let himself turn to drink. What do you need from me?”
“I’m not letting Holly go back there. He’s hurt her one too many times, and she’s mine and Steven’s now. We’re going to protect her.”
Matt nodded. “That’s good. It’s about time someone took care of that girl.”
“Her father takes her money. I’m guessing he’s not going to like losing an income.” Kade saw the sheriff getting angry. “The rest of her brothers and sisters are in danger when he finds out.”
“And you want to take them out of harm’s way?”
Kade nodded. “I was thinking we could go together to get Holly’s stuff. You see how he reacts and deem whether or not he’s a threat to her family.”
“This could cause some problems, Kade. I’m not going to lie. William can be a hard man.”
“Do I look like I give a fuck?”
Matt let out a sigh. “Okay, let me grab my things.”
In a matter of minutes both men were leaving the station. Kade took his truck while Matt took his cruiser. Kade phoned through to John and warned him of what he was doing.
“I’m guessing Holly doesn’t know,” John said. “She doesn’t like to cause trouble.”
“Well I do. William is not hurting my woman anymore, John. I’ll handle him the way I see fit.”
John cursed but agreed to meet. Kade heard Eric whooping down the line. He smiled. At least one of the Walkers was happy with his plan.
When they pulled up outside of the trailer, four children from the ages of seven through to twelve sat outside. They appeared to be in their night clothes. Seconds after Kade cut the power from his truck, Matt turned up.