Page 76 of Unmasked Legacy

“What is the plan?” I ask, trying to keep my eyes off Wolfe because if I continue staring at him, I might just melt into a puddle.

“We’re going to make sure everyone knows Nia is safe and well, and that you were the one who rescued her. For everyone’s sake, the world needs to know what happened. We have agreed to let her stay here because her family is going to throw down when they find out she won’t go home,” Wolfe explains.

God, why are his eyes on my lips.

I shiver.

“Are you sure it’s a good idea to tell everyone what happened?” I question.

Wolfe nods. “You deserve your name to be cleared, and Caleb needs to be held accountable for his shit.”

“He’ll go to prison...”

Wolfe’s eyes flash. “If they catch him, he will. Gave him a good head start.”

“You helped him?”

I don’t ask it in an offended kind of way, but more in awe.

After everything, Wolfe still cares enough about the man he once called brother, to let him have a chance at freedom.

“Caleb knows if he ever shows his face here again, I’ll kill him myself. We have a deal.”

“He should be lucky to have someone like you,” I say, offering a truly genuine smile.

“He’s lucky he’s got a heartbeat,” Talon grunts. “If I had my way, that fucker would be six feet under.”

Oh my.

Nia’s eyes widen, and her cheeks grow pink.

Oh, I think Nia has a little crush on Talon.

I don’t blame her. If that man saved me, I would probably feel the same.

“What if he comes back?” Nia asks, nervously. “He has made it clear he wants revenge, so who is to say he won’t come up with a new plan.”

“Trust me,” Wolfe growls low. “He ain’t coming back.”

I don’t dare ask how he is so certain of that.

I just have to trust his word.

“Do we go to the police and tell them what happened?” I ask.

Wolfe nods. “You get the cop that likes you and you tell him everything. Once it hits the media, it will blow up and people in this town might start giving you a break.”

One can only dream.

“I guess we can only try.”

Wolfe nods, his eyes still caught on me.

I flush and look to Nia. “Do you need me to go get you some clothes or other items? I know you don’t want to go home, so it’s the least I can do.”

She nods gratefully. “Please. That would be so amazing.”

“I’ll take you,” Wolfe murmurs, walking over and guiding me away from Nia and Talon.

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