Her Three Wilde Champion Men (Wilde, Nevada 2)

“Bail is set for two hundred fifty thousand dollars. This court is adjourned.” Judge Paulson pounded her gavel. Its reverberation reached into Shelby and filled her with dread.

“I don’t have that kind of money,” she whispered to Brandon.

“It’s only ten percent you need, sweetheart,” he answered.

She shook her head. “I don’t have that either.”

“Don’t worry about that,” Justin said. “We’ve got that covered.”

Alex nodded. “Shelby, we won’t let you down.”

“Enough chitchat. Time to go back to your cell, Miss Taylor,” the creepy sheriff said, placing his hands on her shoulders, making her sick to her stomach.

“Byrd, you better treat her right

, or I swear you’ll regret it,” Justin growled.

“That a threat, Champion?” the sheriff asked.

“No threats.” Brandon stepped in front of him. “Just do your duty.”

“That’s what I plan on doing.”

Alex touched her on the cheek. “We’ll get the bail paid. You’ll be released to us in a flash, Shelby.”

“Paperwork will take you at least an hour,” Byrd snapped.

“Not a chance,” Brandon said. “I’m the best, or have you forgotten that?”

The man didn’t answer but led her back to her cell.

I’m under arrest for murder. Those words swirled in her head like a top. Over and over.

Chapter Thirteen

“Where the hell is Byrd?” Brandon’s blood was boiling.

“He should be back soon.” The deputy was new to the job, only twenty years old.

Byrd couldn’t keep deputies no matter how hard he tried. Figured. The man was a complete asshole.

“This is fucking ridiculous.” He slapped his palms on the deputy’s desk.

The kid leaned back, eyes wide. “I’m just following the rules. I can’t release any prisoners, bail or no bail. Sheriff Byrd is the only one who can sign a prisoner out.”

“You better let us go back and see her right now,” Justin barked

“I cannot do that. It would be my job, fellows.”

Brandon felt his face get hot.

“Back down, guys. Don’t be hard on Jim. We’re all pissed, but this isn’t his fault.” Alex turned to the deputy. “How far along is Paula now?”

“About to pop, Doc.” Jim’s nervous glances indicated to all of them that he wasn’t meant for law enforcement. “We sure wish you would come back to deliver our baby.”

“He’s got a pregnant wife at home,” Alex said. “He needs this job.”

“Fine.” Brandon’s pulse pounded hard in his veins. “Kid, you best get your ass back to Shelby and tell her what is going on. We have the bail. We’re waiting on your fucking boss to come back so we can spring her from this hellhole. Got it?”