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.

thought for a second, then guessed, "Is

Nailed it.

a word

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 the affair but never questioned

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

The message was obvious.

do the same

impressive, honestly. I don't know any man who'd be okay

glanced at Herman. "I'll

ет

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

private meetings. s

secret, not with this case. If they had to talk, it'd be at

was worried that if Herman got involved,

had barely escaped something terrible

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

blaming Autumn for everything. If he pisses off Mr. Walker someone'll take care of him before Walker even has to

voice steady. "Just keep

this case

Herman said, raising his teacup. "Tea

cup. Sometimes, between men, a look and a gesture said more

fallen by

and Herman went their separate ways outside