Bedmates Soulmates novel Chapter 126

There was a sudden pause in the music. 

The room was thrown into silence. 

Even the pole–dancing hostess and her twerking coworker had stopped. 

Every pair of eyes fell on Kira. 

Luca stared at her. 

The police captain struggled to reconcile the pitiful, weeping girl in the holding cell with this plucky, assertive young woman who refused to submit to her husband’s order. 

So she wasn’t a shrinking violet, after all. 

Jesse was right; the girl had got cojones. 

Damian’s eyes twinkled with amusement, 

He gave Austyn a look that seemed to say ““Obedient, deferential, quiet,” eh? It appears that you don’t know your wife 

that well.‘ 

Luca and Jesse exchanged a glance, holding back laughter. 

Austyn’s face was livid with rage. 

The stubborn, rebellious, mule–headed girl! 

She was clearly ill at ease when she came in. 

Why did she want to stay all of a sudden? 

Kira held her head high and refused to look at Austyn. 

The little outburst had felt good. 

She was not going to be bossed around by him like a servant in front of other people. 

She was lured here under false pretences. 

She was the victim. 

The least the man could do was offer her a drink. 

Kira strutted over to a sofa and plonked herself dowIL. 

Austyn could leave if he pleased. 

She was staying put. 

The vein on Austyn’s forehead started throbbing 

The girl had the check to sit down! 

He revisited the idea of giving his young wife a good spanking 

Maybe as soon as he got home. 

Kira ignored her husband. 

She smiled at Luca. ‘Captain O’Neill, we meet again.” 

Luca returned the smile. ‘Miss Hewitt, how’s your friend doing?” 

“Giana is fine, but the doctor said she needed to stay at the hospital for a day or two as a precaution. Which reminds me 

-both Giana and I owe 

you a huge debt of gratitude. If not for you, we would still be locked up at the police station.‘ 

“Don’t mention it.‘ 

He only d 

did it because Kira was Austyn’s wife, and she was innocent. 

“That’s kind of you to say, but we can’t just take your help for granted.‘ Kira insisted. “And then there’s the matter of the money.‘ 

The nurse at Admission had asked for a deposit of three thousand dollars. 

Kira was penniless; her wallet was still back at the police station. 

The captain stepped up. 

‘I’ll pay you back as soon as I can, maybe within a day or two,‘ Kira said. ‘I could write you an IOU if you want.” 

Kayleigh had been ordered to pay compensation to Glana. 

When that cheque arrived, Kira would be able to repay the captain. 

‘Don’t worry about it,‘ Luca said. 

‘Once Glana gets back on her feet, could we take you out for a meal?‘ Kira asked. 

She’d talked it over with her friend. 

They both agreed they owed a big one to the captain. 

“That’s really not necessary.” 

‘Please, I insist. It’s the least we could do.” 

‘In that case, sure, but nothing fancy.” 

‘It’s a deal,‘ Kira said with a smile. “What would you prefer? Korean barbecue, hot pot, Italian, French? 

‘I’m fine with anything. I’m not a picky eater,” 

“Glana and I know this sushi restaurant. The owner and head chef comes from a long line of culinary masters. He prepares the most amazing five–course omakase. And his knife skills are a treat for the eyes.” 

‘Sure. Sounds interesting.‘ 

‘Great. I’ll call you to set up a date as soon as Glana is discharged from the hospital. I don’t think I have your number, though.” 

‘I’ll give you a call right now.‘ 

Kira whipped out her phone. ‘My number is…” 

Austyn, seated less than a metre away, caught every word of the conversation. 

His wife and one of his best friends seemed to be getting on like a house on fire.