The Bound Between Us

Deep down, Herman really didn't want Jason to get involved.

This case was bound to mess with Jason's career.

But knowing Jason, once he stepped in, he'd go all the way.

Jason said, "Alright, I'll go find Devin."

"Devin's basically a fugitive now-he's hiding out up on Liberty Hill."

Jason raised an eyebrow. "He get tipped off early? Was he part of the kidnapping?"

"No, that's not it..." Herman hesitated, then admitted, "He got caught sleeping with Mr. Walker's wife. When that blew up, he ran."

Jason gaped, speechless for a second, then let out a low whistle.

"Herman, seriously, how much more drama is going on here?" For once, Jason let his curiosity run wild. This had nothing to do with official business-he was just straight up gossiping.

Men can be just as nosy as women, after all.

Herman gave him a sly look. "You really wanna know? Go ask Devin yourself."

“Herman, don't torture me. Come on, spill it," Jason pressed, sounding half- annoyed, half-amused. "Or I swear, I'll drop this case right now."

Herman just smiled and took a slow sip of tea, acting like he had all the time in the world.

for a second, then guessed, "Is

Nailed it.

and didn't say a word he just shot Jason

Devin's kid, and Autumn kidnapped Anastasia for revenge. Now Autumn's pregnant again? At her age, that's something. Mr. Walker knows about the affair but never questioned whose baby it is? I heard he and Autumn were married over twenty years without kids, and as soon as they get

"He's made it clear-he's protecting Autumn, no questions

The message was obvious.

do the

"That's... impressive, honestly. I don't know any man who'd be okay with

at Herman. "I'll

ет

distance. From now on, we stick to

private meetings. s

wasn't right to keep meeting in secret, not with this case. If they had to talk, it'd be at the

if Herman got involved, things

all, Anastasia had barely escaped something

just want Rowan to make it out alive," Herman said quietly. "My wife and I

Mr. Walker someone'll take care of him before Walker even has to do anything. There's only so much I I can

you," Herman said, his voice steady. "Just keep Rowan safe on the inside.

case is open, I

said, raising his teacup. "Tea instead of

own cup. Sometimes, between men, a look and a gesture said more than words ever

by the time

went their