The Bound Between Us

Chapter 816

Monica's voice was light and cheerful. "Yep, he's settled the whole Alisa thing. There was never anything between them-it was all her playing games."

"So he really handled it?" Anastasia laughed, sounding relieved. "Good. I won't hold you up, then. Let's do dinner this weekend-bring Jason, too."

"Absolutely, I'll let him know."

Monica hung up just as Jason walked over.

"All done? Any leads?" she asked.

Jason brushed a hand through his hair. "Victim's twenty-five, dressed up, found out past the city limits. One stab, right to the chest. Looks like someone she knew -no signs she even tried to fight back."

Monica mused, "Maybe she was meeting her boyfriend and it went bad? Crime of passion? If so, checking her friends and contacts should point us to the killer."

"If only it were that simple," Jason said. "But it doesn't line up with the serial case. Still, whoever did this used the same method. Maybe a copycat."

Normally, Jason would have Monica take a look at the scene her instincts were uncanny. But this time, the body had been soaking in water all night. The sight was enough to haunt anyone's dreams. He didn't want her anywhere near it.

catch them, I know it," Monica grinned. "So,

talking

Monica teased. "Ana wants to take us out this weekend to thank you for helping her with Herman. But tonight, my treat-how about

head. "Not a big sushi fan. Let's get hotpot instead." Jason called a quick goodbye to his coworkers, then naturally took Monica's hand. "Come

at all-just

found out we're back together," Jason said, smiling. "She wants to meet you, officially, as my

"Why do you suddenly sound like Herman? That's

"Watching Herman and Anastasia made me realize how important

brightened. "Alright, let's go eat. By the way, do you think your mom

did

like that, and Jason loved her for

your mom a gift. If she gives me something,

already gave her the best gift-free treatments at your spa. She's glowing these

never seen my mom so

taste," Monica said with a wink. "I like her, too. If we'd met twenty years earlier, we'd probably be

own beauty business, meeting all

She'd told Monica herself, as a mom, she wanted her son to end