Chapter 8 From the frying pan into the fire

• Vanessa’s pov,
• The sheriff walked so close to me that our bodies were almost touching. I could smell his scent of manly sweat with a mix of vanilla. Of course, Spirit smelled it too and was almost purring in my head, “Maybe we should let him arrest us, Vanessa. Imagine how it feels to have his hands go over your body.”
• “Spirit please shut up; I can’t concentrate like this.”
• The sheriff inspected my face, and his voice was rough and manly when he asked, “Who are you? I have not seen you here before. Do you work for Don Lorenzo?”
• I figured it would be weird if I was too calm so with a trembling voice I responded, “My name is Vanessa Sir. I just started working for Don Lorenzo today was my first day as a server.”
• The sheriff gave me a strict look, “Then where is everyone if you are supposed to be serving? And why do you work for Don Lorenzo because you cannot tell me that you don’t know he is the most powerful gangster in the region.”
• I looked the sheriff straight in the eyes, “I do not know what happened, sir. I went to the bathroom because I fell and had to clean myself up. When I came back everyone had left. About your other question, yes, I know who Don Lorenzo is, but my parents have a huge debt with him and he told them I had to start working for him to pay it off.”
• The sheriff seemed uneasy when I looked him in the eyes, and I could see he had to swallow before he could answer me. He balled his fists and said, “You would not be the first daughter that would get sold to the mafia, unfortunately. We received an anonymous tip that there would be a drug delivery here tonight so I am sure you would not mind if we searched the place.”
• He commanded his men to search the restaurant and trash it if necessary so no place would be untouched. I turned around and looked at the police that was throwing tables and chairs upside down. I did not notice that the sheriff came closer until I could feel his warm breath against my neck. He whispered in my ear, “You would not lie to me? Would you?”
• My body tensed up not from fear but because I felt things I never felt before. His warm breath against my neck, his scent, and his strong body behind me made a shiver go down my spine. My heartbeat quickened when I felt the tension in the silence between us. I could not help imagining feeling his hands going all over my body and his lips against my neck. My breasts tensed up by the thought and just then I remembered the package I had hidden there. I shook my head to get rid of the fantasy and stepped away from the sheriff still breathing fast. His green eyes were fixated on me, and I could tell he was assessing what to make of me.
• Luckily the moment got interrupted by his officers telling him that they couldn’t find anything. The sheriff seemed annoyed but told everyone to move out. Before walking away, he asked, “Do you need a lift, Vanessa?”
• Going with him would enlarge the risk of getting discovered but on the other hand, I had no idea how to get back to the mansion otherwise. Spirit gave me the last push to go with him although I could have done without all her suggestions on what to do with the sheriff in the car. I tried to ignore Spirit while I walked to the door and said, “Yes please that would be appreciated.”
• During the drive to the mansion, I didn’t really know what to say to him. He seemed lost in his thoughts anyway, so I guessed he didn’t mind the silence. He drove me to the big gate at the mansion and I said, “Thank you for driving me.”
• He seemed to wake up from his thoughts and took my hand when I wanted to step out of the car. “Wait Vanessa, I just want you to know that there are ways of escaping Don Lorenzo and his gang. I could help you.” He took a card out of his pocket and handed it to me. It said, “Duke Miller, Sheriff of the crime department.” Then there was his phone number and email. I smiled at him, “I will think about it, thank you, Duke.”
• I looked into his green eyes one last time before I closed the door and walked to the gate. The gate had cameras and opened for me quickly. While walking to the entrance I started to boil with anger because this could have gone way more wrong. I might have been low in rank but that doesn’t mean I would accept getting screwed over by some asshole with an ego. By the time I entered the mansion I was fuming and this time it was not because of Spirit her temper.
• I ignored everyone I saw and walked to the living room I met Don Lorenzo because I knew that was where he spent most of his nights. The doors were closed but I just barged in and found Don Lorenzo, Tomasso, and Allesandro in some heated discussion over some papers. They all looked surprised, and I could see a hint of fear in Allesandro’s eyes for a moment. Don Lorenzo his surprise quickly changed to anger, “How dare you barge in here like that!”
• In my current mood, I wasn’t scared of him at all, so I just snorted and threw the package on the table. “Well, maybe you shouldn’t have let me walk into a trap. That is not a test that is just unfair!”
• Don Lorenzo looked confused and Tomasso said, “We just heard from Allesandro that the police came and that he tried to get everyone out, but he couldn’t find you.”
• I laughed, “Ow really is that what happened Allesandro?” I looked at him with all the hate I could produce and continued, “I went to the bathroom to freshen up and when I came back everyone was gone and I was surrounded by police. The sheriff told me that there had been an anonymous tip from someone that drugs would be dealt at the restaurant tonight.” I looked at Don Lorenzo, “Now what I find interesting is how many people knew of this deal and who snitched to the police and why?”
• Allesandro his face became red and angry, and he jumped up shouting, “Don’t listen to this stupid low omega bitch. She is just making up stories because she messed up the deal and now, she is scared you will punish her.”
• Don Lorenzo held up his hand and said, “Silent.” Allesandro just kept going and Don Lorenzo looked at him fiercely and his wolf came out and growled with authority, “I said silence! Tomasso take Allesandro away from me. He needs some time to cool down.”
• Tomasso nodded and dragged Allesandro out of the room. Don Lorenzo stayed silent for a while and then looked at me again, “What I would like to know is how you managed to get away with the drugs even.”
• I answered calmly, “The sheriff asked who I was, so I told him I was new and just started working for you because my parents owe you a debt. He seemed to believe me and even brought me home and gave me his card so I could call him if I wanted to escape from your claws.”
• Don Lorenzo looked at me in shock and then bursted out laughing. He was laughing so hard that tears rolled down his cheeks. When he finally caught his breath he said joyfully, “That is just brilliant. The sheriff is a pain in my ass that keeps getting more dangerous and annoying by the day. I have sent many spies to him but he never seemed interested in women so I couldn’t get close.” With a big smile he continues, “It seems he took a liking to you though, so my little sharp wolf it seems you are going to be useful to me after all.”