BENJI REACHED BEHIND HIM, grasping for Dixie's hand. She wasn't in this alone. He'd stick with her while they handled this asshole. Let the whole town see what a dipshit he was at last.
It was just their luck that the first officer to react to the situation was Liam Jones. The guy was an easy going country boy-until he got into uniform.
Where was Dixie's hand?
"Jace." Liam lifted his hand, his focus on Jace. "Hey, Jace? Why don't we go around back and talk?"
Benji glanced at Dixie just as she darted around him.
"f**k you, Jones," Jace spat.
"Jace?" Her tone was all soothing and sweetness. Not what Jace deserved.
"Dixie-don't." Benji grasped her hand, tugging her away from where Liam and Jace now stood toe to toe.
She whirled on Benji, her calm, collected nature shining through. "St
