Something Other Than Secrets (Sequel to My "Little" Secret is Out) COMPLETED.

Chapter Twenty One

Hunter's POV:

Julia's body is trembling against mine and I can feel the anger rising and crashing inside of me as I stare at Robbie's unconscious body. I wish she killed him, but his breathing is just very shallow. 

Se pulls away and wipes at her tears. If I know Julia like I think I do, she is most probably mad at herself for crying. "He's fine." I mumble as I reach for the handcuffs cuffed to my pants' hoops. I was at work before she called, so my pistol and cuffs is already on me. A groan comes from Robbie's body as I grab his arms and cuffs his wrists together. "You promised you'd leave her alone," I whisper angrily as I hoist him up on his bicep. He is already awake, a bit groggy, but still.

I grab my radio and press the button before speaking; "I have an intruder." I mumble and give the address afterwards. "So, what?" Robbie speaks up, "You're just going to arrest me too?" I pull him roughly closer to me so that we see eye to eye, "I am a cop. It is my job to arrest criminals, and you happen to be one." His jaw is clenched and so is mine. "And you have a lot that count against you in court, so don't test me." His eyes strays to a confused Julia.

I can feel the protectiveness I have over her swirl deep within me. The way he stares at her only means trouble so I throw him to the ground and make my way to Julia. Her eyebrows is furrowed and her lips in a thin line. The typical look she has when she is confused. "What-do you know him?" She asks lowly and I give a curt nod, turning her so that her back is faced to him. "Yes, and no." She looks even more confused. 

"He is part off Aiden, that's how I know him." I don't share too much with her, and before she can say anything else the family of three enters with smiles and laughs. It falls immediately when they see us and a desperate Robbie trying to get up with tied hands. He seems a bit high, but I brush it off and decide to leave it for the cops that is on their way. 

"What the he-" A look from Steph who is carrying Gabby causes Tyler to swallow his words. "What's going on?" He looks pissed. I would be too if I saw this sight in my kitchen. "He got in your house and almost attacked Julia, luckily she thinks on her feet." I glance at her and her frame is rigid. She is on guard and tensed. She doesn't know what to expect. 

"Are you okay, Jules?" Stephanie looks at her with worry and she just nods. "Yeah, I am fine." But I can see in her eyes that she is far away. Tyler walks up to Robbie and grabs him on his shirt, "What are you doing in my house?" He growls out and the idiot just smiles at him. Tyler lifts his fist, but I am quick to stop him. "Not in front of your daughter, and the police is on their way." His eyes are steel and his jaw clenched. He lets go of Robbie's shirt and steps back.

 A pounding on the door causes  Stephanie to jump and she opens the door quickly. I feel the anger that I already tried to tame, swirl back up as Officer Charles steps in the house. "I am here to get the-" He stops his sentence when his eyes lands on me and he gives a curt nod. I nod to Robbie who is just standing there now, staring at the ceiling. "Officer James." He greets and I don't greet him back, just stare at him with a hard look.

His face is still bruised, but it has faded a little. I might just add more damage if he tests me.

"You're coming with me." He mutters and grabs Robbie's arm, pulling him to the door. He looks over his shoulder at me and smirks. That's all I need to know that he has more planned. I turn back to Julia and reach for her, but to my surprise she swats my hand away. "Don't touch me." She whispers and I feel my heart sink.

What?

"Julia?" I ask softly and she looks at me with so much confusion and her eyes is swimming with questions. "He came after me, then he talked to you, and then he looked at you like you owe him something." She mutters, her eyes far away, "You have something to do with this, and if you won't tell me, don't talk to me." She whispers and starts making her way to the stairs. "Julia, wait.." Stephanie stops me with a shake of her head and walks up the stairs as well with a very quiet little girl. 

Tyler stares at me with his arms crossed. "What does Robbie have against you?" He asks, already catching on to the little things he saw, "You know we can help you, bud. You just need to tell me what the hell is going on." I shake my head. "Nothing, he just tried to threaten me." Tyler stares at me with a raised brow, "With Julia?" I should know better than to lie to him, but I can't have him involve. He has a family. More than I have. He can't risk that. I have already.

"You can't risk putting your family in danger. I will sort this out." I make my way to the door, but stop to look at him, "And I will not put Julia in danger. Not again." I whisper and he nods. 

Author's note:

I promise to try and update as much as I can, some chapters might be short and others long, but bear with me and please don't give up on this book.