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.

set his teacup down and didn't say a word he just shot Jason

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

made it clear-he's protecting

The message was obvious.

the same

honestly. I don't know

at Herman.

ет

Hill. You keep your distance. From

private meetings. s

to keep meeting in secret, not with this case.

Jason was worried that if Herman

barely

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

off Mr. Walker someone'll take care of him before Walker

why I need you," Herman said, his voice steady. "Just

case is open, I promise

said, raising his teacup. "Tea instead

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

fallen by the time

Jason and Herman went their