Gavin Reed x OC | Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Chapter Fifteen: Behind Bars

Going back to work the next day felt strange for Tasha. She knew that Chris and his partner had been assigned her case, and were currently out looking for Jeremiah. She was constantly glancing towards the front of the precinct, praying that they'd catch him sooner rather than later.

"Tasha."

When she looked up at Gavin, her smile turned into a frown. "What's wrong?"

His face held an emotion she couldn't quite place. "They... they're bringing him in."

Tasha blinked a few times. "Oh..."

"I won't let him hurt you." Gavin said as he saw her frightened expression.

Tasha felt her body go cold as Chris brought Jeremiah through the station. He glared hungrily at her, making her body shiver uncomfortably. Gavin stood by her defensively, making a point to shield her body from his view.

"You don't need to be there—"

"Yes I do. You know I do." Tasha replied sadly, resting her hand on his shoulder as she stood up.

Gavin walked very close to Tasha as they entered the back room, the two of them alone as Chris brought Jeremiah into the interrogation room. Tasha's body went cold once more as she saw him, her body shaking slightly as she pressed the audio button.

"What's that slut told you? Whatever it is, it's not true."

Chris glared at the man. "Jeremiah Valeska, youve been charged with raping Tasha Price —"

"Ha! Rape?! Is that what she told you?"

"Miss Price has visible marks on her body. Your DNA will be tested, but we both know what happened."

"That's her side of it."

"Oh yeah, what's yours?" Chris asked angrily. It was rare for Chris to get upset, so the fact that he was visibly angered by the man made Tasha feel a little better, knowing she had good friends looking out for her.

"She was begging for it. That little slut couldn't wait to have my cock inside her —"

Tears fall from Tasha's face as she averted her gaze from the window. Gavin slammed on the audio button, giving Tasha's shoulder a gentle squeeze before marching out of the room. She should have stopped him — she knew Gavin would get physical with him, but after everything she didn't care. After she calmed down a few minutes later, she turned to watch Gavin interrogate him.

Tasha watched as Gavin punched Jeremiah relentlessly, only making him cackle and laugh. Tasha hated to admit it, even in a situation like this, but she enjoyed watching Gavin beat him. It felt good knowing not only was Jer being punished, but Gavin was defending her. Tasha's eyes widened slightly as Gavin pointed his gun to Jer's head. She tapped the audio button, and felt her body go cold when she heard the playback of the audio she had missed.

"Looking out for your partner, huh? No, it's more than that." Jer cackled, "How does it make you feel? Knowing I've fucked her. I've made her moan. I've made her cry out for me—"

"You raped her!" Gavin yelled as his finger ghosted the trigger.

"I did." He admitted with a laugh.

Tasha pressed the mic button. "Gavin." She said his name as evenly as she could, needing to get as far away from Jer as she could.

Gavin wasted no time. He left the room, telling Chris to lock him up and finish the paperwork as he followed Tasha who was walking to the exit doors. She took a deep breath as she got outside, the wind cooling her flushed face.

"Are you okay?" Gavin asked as he stood in front of her, trying to read the emotions on her face.

She shook her head. "He's a psychopath! He could've — he could've killed me!"

"Hey, hey." Gavin wrapped his arms around her when she grabbed onto his jacket, beginning to sob. "I won't let anyone hurt you. If anyone tries anything, they'll regret it."

"My knight in shining armour." His words had made Tasha giggle as the tears continued to fall. "What if he gets out, Gavin?"

"He won't. I'll pull some strings, make sure that piece of shit stays put." 

Tasha nodded slowly, sniffling. "Okay... okay. I'm good... I'm good! Right? Yeah, I'm fine!" She tried to smile, but it fell as she rested her head against Gavin's chest. "I don't know what to do, Gav. I can't go home. Not yet. I just —"

"You can stay with me."

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