Captain Swan - Tangled Up In Blue

THIS IS ONLY A SNEAK PEEK!!!

A/N: Since I recieved so much positive feedback for AHH sneak peek, I decided to post a sneak peek for this one as well. It's not the whole chapter, ONLY a snippet!

We have 4 more chapters before this story comes to a close. I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I began writing it. Thank you to everyone who’s still reading along and showing their constant support. Here is a flashback from the chapter I’m currently working on because you know I have to keep you folks on your toes :)

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Chapter 27: Enough is Enough

With a deep exhale, David planted his hands on his hips, glaring at his brother. “What I don't want is another apology. You need to prove to me that I didn't make a huge mistake by hiring an ex-con. Especially since Emma's now living with my wife and I. She's been through enough as it is and doesn't need the harassment; she came to this town to get away from that.”

Narrowing his eyes, James furrowed his brows in confusion. “What do you mean? What exactly happened to her?”

Making his way around the desk, David opened the cash register, returning the money before shoving it closed. “Well, Mary Margaret would kill me if I told you this, so you can’t say anything to anyone, you got it?”

James nodded. “Yeah, of course, what is it?”

A heavy sigh fell past David’s lips as he turned to look at James again, crossing his arms. The man had to listen even more intently to hear what he was saying. “Emma ran away from Tallahassee to escape an abusive husband.”

Well, this is an interesting development.

Guilt was flashing in James’ eyes that could easily be seen from down the corridor. “I’m sorry… I didn’t know.”

Ideas were unraveling in his mind as the man took in the information the brothers were unknowingly supplying him with.  He wondered how much a heartbroken man would pay to have his wife returned to him, or how much he would pay to find out her whereabouts.

After David left the building, the man came from around the corner, stalking his way to the counter.

James noticed his presence, and warily approached from the other side, the palm of his hands bracing against the surface. “Look, I can’t let you stay here for free anymore. I’m already in enough trouble as it is.”

The man grinned, leaning on the counter and looking James in the eye. “You don’t have to work here, you know? You could always take another job. In fact I have one you might be interested in.”