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.

second, then

Nailed it.

a word he just shot Jason a look that

serious. "This is even messier than I thought. Julie is Autumn and Devin's kid, and Autumn kidnapped Anastasia for revenge. Now Autumn's pregnant again? At her age, that's something. Mr. Walker knows about

dark. "He's made it clear-he's protecting Autumn, no questions asked. A man's gotta look

The message was obvious.

the same for

in disbelief. "That's... impressive, honestly. I don't know any man who'd be okay with his wife carrying

glanced at Herman. "I'll

ет

up to Liberty Hill. You keep your distance. From now on, we stick to

private meetings. s

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

if Herman got involved,

all, Anastasia had barely

it out alive," Herman said quietly. "My wife and I owe

Walker someone'll take care of him before

"Just keep Rowan safe on the inside. I'll

long as this case is open, I

Herman said, raising his teacup. "Tea instead

look and a gesture said more than words

by the

Jason and Herman went