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from Ryder to glare at Michael. I hate you sometimes. You know
that, right? He flung open the door and climbed into the backseat.
Ryder threw his head back and laughed at the look of complete
shock on Michael s face. He s a pistol, that one. You better watch
yourself, Detective Hunter.
Michael could only nod. He looked like someone had clobbered
him over the head, which only caused Ryder to laugh harder as he
pulled open his door and climbed inside. Are we leaving now? Or,
would you prefer for me to climb into the backseat and give you your
money s worth?
Sidney s soft giggle pulled Michael out of his stupor. He shook
his head as if to clear it and walked around to join them in the truck.
* * * *
Sidney seemed sullen and withdrawn for the remainder of the day.
Ryder tried to let the man have his space and work through whatever
bothered him. When he snapped at Frank for eating too loudly, Ryder
decided it was time to intervene.
Okay, I ve given you time to sulk. Now, we re going to talk.
What is going on with you?
Sidney glared at him, then turned his head and began stabbing
violently at his salad. Ryder said nothing. If he knew his lover, Sidney
would crack eventually.
He didn t have to wait long.
I remembered something, Sidney muttered after a minute.
And what did you remember, Sid?
Lipstick and Handguns 135
The chain Dr. Matheson wears?
Ryder thought back to their earlier encounter with the doctor. He
had been so busy trying not to rip his throat out that he hadn t paid
much attention to what he was wearing.
What about it?
Well, it has a charm on it. I never really noticed it before. It s a
ruby, I think. It s red anyway.
Ryder bit his tongue and tried to reign in his impatience. He
nodded for his lover to continue.
One of the guys that took me that night had something that
looked just like it.
Ryder sat up a little straighter, but refused to get his hopes up.
They had hit too many brick walls, too many dead ends. Rubies are
pretty common, he said casually. Why do you think they were the
same?
It s cut in the shape of a triangle. The edges are round though,
almost like a tooth or a fang. There are three black lines in the middle
of it, kind of like claw marks. The other man wasn t wearing a stone,
though. He had it tattooed on his wrist.
Ryder could barely breathe. Claw and Dagger, he whispered
hoarsely. Oh fuck, fuck& Michael!
Michael came hurrying into the room. Is it safe to enter now?
He eyed Sidney with great trepidation.
Claw and Dagger.
Michael s brows formed a shallow V as he scowled at him. I
don t really think that s your scene, Ry. If you want a drink, there s a
wet bar in the other room.
What s Claw and Dagger? Sidney asked.
It s a BDSM club on the boardwalk, Michael answered. We ve
been called in a few times when things have gone too far. He turned
to Ryder. What s going on?
Ryder gave his partner a rundown of what Sidney had told him.
Who owns that club?
136 Gabrielle Evans
Michael grinned evilly. Don t know, but I can sure as hell find
out. He was gone in a heartbeat, pulling his cell phone from his
pocket as he walked.
Ryder stood from his chair and moved over to his lover, mentally
preparing himself for the argument he knew would come, but Sidney
cut him off before he could speak.
I guess it s going to be a long night for you. I m bushed. Do you
mind if I just grab a shower and go to bed?
Ryder placed a kiss on the top of Sidney s head. How did he ever
manage to get so lucky? Yeah, baby, that sounds good. I ll be up as
soon as I can. Michael and I may have to go out for a bit, but I ll let
you know before we do.
Sidney nodded and smiled sweetly. I love you, Ry. Be careful,
okay?
Always, Ryder answered. Thank you.
Sidney didn t bother to act confused. I know you work better
when I m not around. I really am tired, though. Promise you ll come
get me if I can help.
Ryder promised and sent the man on his way with a kiss.
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Chapter Fifteen
Hold on to your hat for this one, Michael exclaimed as he
walked back into the kitchen ten minutes later.
You got a name?
Marshall Dean, Michael said as if that meant something to
Ryder. He rolled his eyes at his blank expression. Dean! As if
saying it louder would suddenly make everything clear.
Michael blew out a frustrated sigh. Kenneth Dean s grandfather.
That, Ryder understood. Holy shit! He owns Claw and Dagger?
Not only that, but apparently he had a bit of an accident during a
scene about three weeks ago. Some Dom worked him over pretty
good. He was released from the hospital this morning.
I guess that would explain why I haven t received any more
phone calls.
And, it gets better. Michael smirked. Guess who the officers
were that took the call to the club that night?
Ryder just widened his eyes in question.
O Dell and Denton. Michael was all smiles. They ll be here in
twenty minutes when their shift ends.
Ryder nodded. Start some coffee. I m going to let Sidney know
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