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And what a fool I was for thinking my father would help her. In my desperation, I’d made a stupid move and was now more at his mercy than ever. I’d happily be there if Lexie were free.
Zegas waved a hand in front of my face. “Are you listening to me?”
Why was everyone asking me that lately?
He groaned and rolled his eyes. “I’ve called a judge friend to see if she can help us speed up the court setting bond. At minimum, it will be a few hours.”
“Then I’m surprised you’re here.” I shoved a hand in my pocket. “Except you can bill me.”
“Damn straight I can.” He set his case on an empty chair. “But as Miss Logan’s legal counsel, I can see her. And we can have alongchat.”
Which would keep her out of a cell.
I’d gone from wanting to smack him with that briefcase to wanting to hug him . . . which I didn’t.
“Why are you still standing here?” I glared. “And I’m coming with you.” If I could see her, I’d be able to relax . . . a little.
“To tell you Elliott is working his angles too. He should be here . . . now.” He glanced toward the entrance where my friend had just pushed through. “And you can’t come with me. Let me do what I do.”
That was the reason I’d retained him as council and he scared the daylights out of me. Zegas was a wild card. But he’d shown up, knew how to navigate the legal system, and was the best.
“How is she?” Daniel asked, and I appreciated his understanding to get to the point.
Lexie would chastise me for the lack of a proper greeting.
“I’m about to find out. Excuse me, gentlemen.” Zegas zoomed off and disappeared into the bowels of the station within thirty seconds.
“I couldn’t stop this.” Frustration poured from me. I didn’t know how Lexie was because I couldn’t see her. When she’d gotten into the car, her face was tearstained and she was trembling even though she had her chin up. If I hadn’t been touching her, I wouldn’t have known she was anything less than confident. I still couldn’t understand how a police officer would listen to the claims of a convicted felon against a woman caring for her sibling with special needs. On what planet would they believe Lexie’s dad? How did he find her?
“Zegas can stall like it’s his profession.”
The words were meant to be a comfort, and they were, but nothing could ease the turmoil except Lexie in my arms.
“Don’t you think you should call me when our friend is in jail?” Teague barreled toward us, his nostrils flared.
“You and Pepper have enough to worry over.” And Beau was already involved. I hated that either of my siblings were alarmed. I should’ve been able to keep all of them from this.
“Lexie and Eric are friends.” He shoved my shoulder. “You can be such a stubborn ass.”
That reminded me of Lexie all over. She’d agree wholeheartedly with Teague.
“They need your support.”
“Which we can’t give them if we don’t know what’s going on.” Teague lifted his hands in awhat gives?motion. He and Pepper had been friends with Lexie first. I probably should’ve called him, but wasn’t thinking clearly. Beau must have.
“What about their business? Can it sustain in Lexie’s absence?” Daniel asked, attempting to steer the conversation in a more productive direction.
“Beau is with Eric finishing up the food for tomorrow’s deliveries,” I said.
“Is that safe for dogs to eat?” Teague looked worried. “Beau can make smoothies, but I think that’s about the limit to her repertoire.”
I snorted. “Lexie was there to supervise through most of the process. Eric can see to the rest.” He was more than capable of making sure the dog food was properly packaged and sorted.
“But he can’t drive to the deliveries,” Teague argued. “And I wouldn’t let him in a car with Beau behind the wheel.”
Our sister was . . . not the best of drivers. I hadn’t considered she might add a few dents and dings to Lexie’s van.
“Eric and I will make the deliveries.” I didn’t know how we’d manage. It was rare I missed work. I had my own mountain of responsibilities. None of that mattered. I would see to it that their business didn’t suffer.
