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Except what I was constantly stressing overwasimportant.

And is the reason why we’re not together.

“Do you plan on skipping town, Mr. Grant?” the judge asks.

“No. Everything I care about is here. I have no reason to leave,” Bryce answers.

The judge nods and looks over to the DA. “You got anything to add, John?”

John looks over at his partner before returning the judge’s stare. “We’re good here, Your Honor.”

What?

What the fuck is going on here?

Someone is getting paid off. I’ve seen it so many times.

That’s the thing about the law. Inside of it are people who break it just as much as thebadguys.

The judge leans up in his chair. “Let’s move on then. Grant, eighty hours of community service and a ten thousand dollar fine.” He grabs his gavel and slams it down. “Case closed,” he says and dismisses us with a wave of his hand.

I shake my head as I look at Monroe. He chuckles. “Can’t win ’em all.”

I narrow my eyes. “Can you believe that shit?”

Monroe looks over at Bryce before switching back to me. “Yeah. Actually, I can. Let’s go have a beer.”

“Yeah, I could use a drink after that shit show with Kat,” I say.

He laughs. “I thought she was going to swing on you.”

I chuckle as we walk out, and I risk a glance at Jace whose eyes are on me. He looks curious as to who I’m walking beside. He looks relieved that his brother is getting out. And as his eyes scan over me, he looks mouthwatering.

His brother is free, and we’re free.

What does this mean for us?

Can it mean anything for us?

I say more with my eyes than I can say out loud, and I hope he hears me.

I’m still here.

Call me.

Come over.

I’m sorry.

Chapter Fifty

Jace

We all step into Bryce’s apartment after we get back from the courthouse. We decided Harrison would be the one to go get Bryce when it’s time. Which could be hours from now. Pops and I head to the couch I’m exhausted from the morning and coming down off my high.

Harrison walks over with two beers and hands them to us. “Thanks,” I say. I look back, seeing Mary grab the coffee pot, filling it with water.

It’s strange as shit for all of us to be together like this.

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