In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"Have you two been together for a long time?" the medical staff asked.

Grace wanted to say no, but Xander held her hand and nodded. "Yes."

His answer made her heart skip a beat.

After getting his wounds bandaged, Xander left to give the police his statement. Grace waited in the lobby of the police station, Xander's coat still on her.

"Samuel vanished after the incident. He's likely involved," reported Luke.

Grace massaged her temples. "I can probably guess why."

"Mr. Fulton ordered the news to be suppressed. Word won't get out."

"What about my family?"

"We tried to keep it from them, lest they worry. But Caleb was around and found out about it."

Just as Luke explained the situation, two figures rushed into the police station. The one in the lead had a mask on, and he called out, "Gracie!"

To their surprise, it was Caleb. Caleb grabbed a staff member and demanded, "Where's Grace? I'm looking for Grace!"

spoke up weakly, "Caleb, I'm

immediately turned to look in her direction. At the sight of her battered appearance, his brows furrowed in distress. "Gracie ..." Then, he crouched in front

felt like crying as well. "It doesn't

and grumbled, "That bastard dared to lay his fingers on my sister. I'm going

lobby was bustling with people, and Grace felt somewhat embarrassed. She nudged him and said, "Caleb,

Caleb couldn't care less. "I'm going to ask Aaron to annihilate Brodie and his

Grace chuckled. "Are

will never forgive

now. I don't

you going to let this

eyes as she replied, "Of course not. It's not over

go so easily. So Grace changed the subject and asked,

"Lydia is very worried about you. I told her

"How sweet."

appeared. Grace quickly

sized her up and said, "You seem to be in good

response before getting straight to the point. "I wanted to ask who had saved us today. From the

The man who kicked Brodie into the