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Ibreathea sigh of relief as soon as he exits the room.
"Thank God." Jane leans her head back and blows out a gush of air towards the ceiling.She turns to look at me. "And, thank you, Emma." She pulls me in for another hug.
What's with this girl and hugs?
"My brother is crazy to not be with you." Jane whispers in my ear before she pulls away.
My mouth drops open. What does she know?
Before I can ask any questions,the officer is back.
"We're in luck ladies. The bondsman was already here. Let's go."
~K~
I stareat the hard floor of the cell. It's cold and uninviting, the entire area made of cement.My shoulders slump forward, my head hanging low.
I rub my scabbed knuckles, wondering if I need a few stitches. The asshole who threw me in here didn't care and only gotme a wetpaper towelto clean my hand.
So much for being the hero. I save the day and get thrown in jail.
Fuck. I thoughtI was free of Sharon.
Instead, she's back and fucking up my life again.
Emma must think I'm a monster. The way I bashed in Max's face... I'm ashamed of myself.
I couldn't help myself. He was running off with her and I couldn't stand the thought of his hands on her. Taking her away to do things she doesn't want to do or hell, even worse. Who knows what those two are capable of.
I pray Jane got ahold of Emmaso I can get the fuck out of here.
I can't believe Sharon said what she did. I'd never hit a woman. Never.
No matter how much she pissed me off. All of the times Sharon made me see red, I never laid a finger on her. I have too much respect for women to do such a thing. My mother taught me well.
"All right, you're free." Avoice rumbles as keys jingle.
I look up and see an officer unlocking the door.
Thank the fucking stars.
I stand and wobble a bit, my body sore. My knuckles throb like a bitch and sitting on this hard bed all night has my back aching.
I follow the officer out and see my sister standing in the hallway along with Emma and another woman. Jane runs up to me and throws her arms around me. I hug her back, grateful to be out of there."Thanks for breaking me out, sis."
She rubs my back as she pulls away. "Of course, Knox... I know you'd do the same for me.Emma saved the day, though."
I find Emma's eyes, the light in them dimmer, her skin pale, trails of tears staining her cheeks. My heart picks up speed. I hate seeing hersad. This whole situation is fucked up.
I walk over to her and hear her sharp intake of breath. Without thinking, I pull her in for a hug, pressing her head to my chest.Out of the corner of my eye, I see Jane take the other woman's hand and point towards the door.
I kiss the top of Emma'shead and whisper my thanks. I lean back and cup her face with both hands as I force her to look up at me. "I'm sorry, Em. I'm sorry for everything."
Again, without thinking, I lean down and press my lips to hers as I feel her body melt into mine.
Suddenly, everything seems right again.
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