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 guessed, "Is

Nailed it.

word he

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

eyes dark. "He's made it clear-he's protecting Autumn, no

The message was obvious.

do the same for

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

at Herman.

ет

distance. From now on, we stick to

private meetings. s

just wasn't right to keep meeting in secret, not with this case.

if Herman got involved,

barely escaped something terrible

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

for everything. If he pisses off Mr. Walker someone'll

need you," Herman said, his voice steady. "Just keep Rowan safe on the inside. I'll handle the

long as this case is open, I promise he'll

said, raising his teacup. "Tea instead of

look and a gesture

fallen by the time

Jason and Herman went their separate ways