The Bound Between Us

Chapter 922

The real killer behind the string of murders was finally behind bars, bringing long- overdue justice for the victims and their families.

After months of unease, the whole town could finally relax now that the case was closed. People started to smile again, life slowly returning to normal.

When it came time for recognition, Hank stood head and shoulders above the rest. He'd put in the hard work, made sacrifices, and Jason made sure that didn't go unnoticed in his report. He even put in a good word for Hank with the higher- ups.

Suddenly, Hank was the precinct's star. Everyone wanted to buy him a drink, get the inside scoop on how he caught Harry, and tease him about his undercover disguise would he ever go undercover in women's clothes again? Did he secretly enjoy it?

Harry's downfall was cause for celebration. Even Ryder, who'd been covering for him, ended up at the police station, charged with harboring a criminal and disturbing the peace.

But while most breathed easier after Harry's arrest, Alisa was on edge. She was anxious and scared-without Harry, who would pay her bills? And what if he betrayed her to save himself?

Panicked, Alisa called in sick as soon as she got the news. She didn't take her daughter, didn't say a word to the Browns, just packed a bag and slipped away.

But Harry wasn't the loyal type. Faced with overwhelming evidence, he quickly turned on Alisa.

Alisa had helped Harry dress a wound after one of his crimes, making her an accessory. She'd also tipped him off about the cops. Put it all together, and she was looking at several years in prison.

When Harry named Alisa as his accomplice, Jason was stunned. Who'd have thought gentle, helpless Alisa was mixed up in all this?

Jason didn't want to believe it, but when the team went to bring Alisa in, she'd already vanished. There was no denying it now.

A warrant was issued for her arrest, and the hunt was on

A few days later...

Southridge Estates.

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car. Emmie wanted him to play with her, he ignored her, and

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