AllFreeNovel
Share Us
I snort, because if we weren’t about to discuss my best friend’s freedom, that’s exactly what I would be doing. Laiken turns around and gives me a look, silently telling me to knock it off, and I roll my eyes.
“It’s fine,” she tells him. “I’m just grateful you’re willing to help my brother.”
“It’s no problem. I’m happy to do what I can.” He slides his hands into his pockets. “So, tell me what’s going on.”
“Cam was on probation for an assault case he should’ve never been charged for,” Laiken explains. “He was just defending his satanic girlfriend at the time, and the guy was drunk. He got hurt, pressed charges against Cam, and Cam almost went to jail for it. Since being put on probation, he’s done really well at staying out of trouble.
“But a guy Cam got kicked off the hockey team had a vendetta. He came onto Mali at a party a little…aggressively, and because of it, Cam beat the shit out of him. So, the cops showed up last night and arrested him for it.”
“Ouch,” Monty cringes and looks at Mali. “Are you okay?”
She hums. “I’d be better if Cam wasn’t behind bars.”
He nods. “Understandable.”
“We thought it would just be his word against the other guy’s, but apparently his prick of a brother recorded the whole thing,” Laiken adds.
Mali scoffs. “What kind of person records his brother getting his ass kicked instead of helping him, anyway?”
“The kind who knew Cam was playing right into Isaac’s hand,” I answer. “They’re both scumbags. They knew exactly what they were doing.”
“That’s what it sounds like,” Monty agrees with me. “Well, for starters, from what I know about the legal system, our first goal is getting Cam out on bail. How is his representation?”
Laiken shrugs. “It’s okay, but it’s not great. My parents can only afford so much, and they’re still paying off the legal fees from his previous case.”
“Okay, well…” Monty pulls his phone out of his pocket. “First things first, I’m going to have my dad’s lawyer take him on. I’ll make sure his retainer is paid for, so you don’t have to worry about it. He should be able to make sure Cam is granted bail, but are you going to need money for that also?”
“No,” I answer before Laiken can. “I’ll take care of paying his bail.”
The realtor let me know last night that the owners of that house accepted my offer, but there are inspections and things that need to be done before I actually have to pay for it. Hopefully, that’s enough time to get this shit dealt with. And if it’s not, there will be other houses.
“Okay,” he says. “I’ll get on this and keep you updated. I know it’s hard, but just keep your heads down and try not to get in any other trouble. I’ll make sure he comes home soon.”
Laiken sighs in relief. “Thank you, Monty. Really. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.”
He smiles at her in a way that makes me want to knock him out. “It’s the least I could do. I’m glad to see you two worked it out.”
“I’m sure you are,” I mutter under my breath, and Laiken smacks me lightly.
“Thanks again,” Mali tells him. “I’ll walk with you to your car.”
As the two of them leave, Laiken turns to me, and she doesnotlook happy.
“What?” I ask indignantly. “I hate that guy.”
“I know you do, but do you really have to be such an ass?” she sasses. “He might be our only hope at keeping Cam out of prison for the next few years.”
I stay quiet, not because I don’t agree with her, but because Ido. There is nothing I hate more than the fact that we had to turn to Monty for help with this. That there was nothing I could do, and everything he could. She needed a hero, and I couldn’t be that for her. She has to getMontyto save her.
And for that, I hate him a little more.
I PULL UP INfront of the rink, and when she realizes I’m not parking in a spot, her brows furrow.
“You’re not coming in?” she asks worriedly.
I shake my head. “Nah. I just have a couple things I need to take care of. But I’ll see you after.”
Her eyes bore into mine, like she’s trying to figure me out. “Okay. I love you.”
