Free Bound by Lies (God's Reapers MC Book 3) by Kara Parker Page B

Townsend’s personal life, and they found a money order for ten thousand dollars with a note that he could expect four more payments in the coming months.”
     
    “Forty-thousand dollars?” Olivia asked, her eyes wide.
     
    “That is what Rick was offering, and all Lance had to do was turn you in for something and promise to look the other way. I wanted to tell you personally, Olivia, that I’m sorry I took Lance’s side over yours. However, you can’t ever borrow police materials again or investigate on your own. From now on when something like that happens, I want you to come to me.”
     
    “Yes, Captain,” Olivia said with a nod. “Can I ask about Rick?”
     
    “He’s been arrested and charged with felony drug trafficking, forced prostitution, illegal smuggling, and a host of other charges. He’s lawyered up, so he’s not talking, but we went the warehouse and the safe house you mentioned and we found enough documentation to put him away for a very long time.”
     
    “Good,” Olivia said, breathing a sigh of relief. “I’m glad. He was a bad guy.”
     
    “He was a bad guy who was very interested in bringing you down,” the captain said, leaning forward in her chair. “Waters, you are leaving here with your gun and your badge. I also want you to know that I will be recommending you for detective if you decide to go for it. I want you to know that I did and do support you, and I hope that you and I can move forward without grudges on either side. I think that we both care about the law and good police work, and so, no matter what, we are always on the same side.”
     
    “Thank you, Captain. And there are no grudges on my part; I know that some of what I did was wrong, including taking the materials from the police van. So, thank you for being willing to look past that.”
     
    The captain nodded and then took a deep breath. “Now, I would like to speak to you—off the record as it were. I want to give you some advice, not as your captain, but as a person who has your best interests in mind.”
     
    “All right...,” Olivia said, as she waited for the other shoe to drop.
     
    “The last time we spoke, you mentioned that you were in a relationship with David Creely, that you had very strong and very serious feelings for him. Is that still the case?”
     
    “Yes, it is.”
     
    “Then, you have to understand what a hindrance this will be to you. You’re an officer of the law; you’re sworn to report any illegal activity you see. Can you do that and still be married to this person?”
     
    “Yes, I can. I know how this is going to sound, but he’s not a bad guy. And I know that we can make this work. I don’t quite know how, but no one really knows how to make a life with someone else. You just jump in and figure it out as you go along. I don’t think I could forgive myself if I didn’t try.”
     
    “Very well,” the captain said with a nod. “Personal talking over, back to business. I’m going to speak to your lieutenant, and we’ll see to it that you aren’t put on any cases that involve motorcycle gangs ever again.”
     
    “You can do that?” Olivia asked.
     
    “We make exceptions all the time. Life is complicated, and I understand that sometimes it’s better to bend than to risk the threat of breaking.”
     
    “Thank you, Captain,” Olivia said, hugging her official reinstatement letter to her chest. Olivia realized that she could have gone to her captain sooner and the woman would have understood. It was a good thing to know, especially when she became a detective. Olivia couldn’t help but sigh, as she thought about it. It was like she could see her entire future spread out before her: a detective and a biker. It looked interesting—she had to give it that.
     
    “Thank you, Captain Diaz,” Olivia said. She stood up and extended her hand across the desk, shaking the other woman’s hand.
     
    “You report to duty first thing tomorrow. I’ve got a new partner