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“I can.” Devin took a step forward, and as Bryce retreated, power filled Devin’s chest. He didn’t have to keep his head down. He didn’t have to stay silent when people were treating him like crap. He was in charge. People trusted him to make the right calls.
And this was one of them.
“Terrell?” Devin shouted.
“Yeah?”
“Call security to escort Mr. Horton off the property.”
“With pleasure.”
“My father—” Bryce tried.
“Doesn’t have any authority here. And if he shows up and tries to pretend he does, then I’ll stand up to him just the same.”
Devin had heard enough. This guy didn’t deserve his time. He had to get to the hospital, had to find out if Arthur was okay. Zoe needed him.
He climbed back into his truck and slammed the door shut behind him. He put the key in the ignition, and the engine roared to life.
From the other side of the window, Bryce shouted, “My dad is going to destroy you. One word from me and you can kiss this job goodbye. That little piece of land you’ve been saving up for? You can forget it. My father—”
Terrell appeared behind Bryce, two security officers in tow. “Oh, shut up already, Bryce.”
One corner of Devin’s lips curled up. They’d all been tiptoeing around Bryce forever, but a dam had just broken.
He should have told Bryce off years ago. It hadn’t even taken a punch or a shove. Just evidence and words and an unwillingness to be pushed around anymore.
But he didn’t have any more energy to waste on that guy now.
Arthur was in trouble. Zoe was reeling. Han was on his way.
The most important people in his life were waiting for him.
And he’d do anything for them.
Anything.
Chapter Twelve
Ok, class is covered, Han’s here, be there in 20
The text from Lian allowed Zoe to let out a sigh of relief.
Drive safe, she replied. She trusted her brother and all, but the look in his eyes as he’d taken off to go get their sister had shaken her.
It was the same look he’d had after their father died. Devastated. Determined. Hard.
She put her phone away, only to pull it back out again two seconds later. She couldn’t focus on anything. The waiting room wasn’t big enough for her to properly pace, and if she drank another cup of stale coffee, she’d shake right out of her skin.
The elevator at the other end of the room dinged, and she looked up. This was getting ridiculous. She’d been snapping her gaze to see who was arriving every time, but inevitably it was a group of doctors or nurses. Maybe another worried family with food from the cafeteria, a bouquet of flowers, or balloons.
Except this time, when the doors slid open, they finally revealed the face she’d been waiting for.
She leaped to her feet as Devin scanned the area. He spotted her immediately. Their gazes connected, and something inside her broke down. He ate up the space with huge strides and pulled her right into his arms.
A sob erupted from her. She clung to him, which was stupid—everyone could see.
When she started to pull away, he only held her tighter, though, and she couldn’t help herself.
