Chapter 46

“Fuck, you,” Leon growled, starting to back away.

“Now is that any way to talk to the nice officer?” Derek asked.

Apparently the officer didn’t think so. He gripped one of Leon’s wrists, snapping on a handcuff. Before Leon could react, the officer pulled his hands behind his back and cuffed the other wrist while telling him he was under arrest for stalking and intimidation.

Paige came out of the restroom seconds later, took one look at the scene, and hurried to Joe’s side. “He did something, didn’t he? Are you all right?”

“Yeah, I’m fine, thanks to the cop and my partner,” Joe replied.

Joe wondered if he should have said that when she replied in obvious disbelief, “Your what?” She frowned at him and then Derek.

Derek smiled, introducing himself. “I’m a private detective. Joe works for me. Your father hired me to stop Leon before he did more than he has already.”

“He did what?” Paige shook her head. “Wait until I see him. I’m going to—”