Page 298 of Ignite

“Yes. Give me.”

I carefully pass Liam over. Charlotte is already sitting beside Hallie, chatting away. My girl looks exhausted but still somehow stunning.

I really need her to get some rest. I don’t know how she’s still awake.

“Conan.”

Declan’s tone is low, and something in my gut goes tight.

I know whatever comes next isn’t good.

“I know now isn’t the time to tell you. But I’m not going to lie to you.”

I let out a slow breath, rubbing my palm over my face.

“Spit it out.”

“Finn’s been arrested. Drago’s already at the station acting as his lawyer. They won’t tell us what they’ve got on him yet.”

I frown.

Finn is always careful. And the cops don’t give a shit about mafia shit in our state—we’ve got them in our pocket.

This is something else.

“What’s the Commissioner said?”

“He’s going to get back to me. He doesn’t even know yet.”

“Fucking hell. I’m not leaving here, Dec.”

Declan chuckles under his breath.

“I wouldn’t even let you if you offered. I’ve got the twins with me. Don’t worry. I’ll have him out by nightfall.”

I nod.

I know he will.

But Finn is going to be on a goddamn warpath to find out who put him there.

Liam starts to fuss in Declan’s arms, so I scoop him back up and press a kiss to his soft hair.

Hallie’s whole face lights up as I carry him back over to her.

“Being a dad looks ace on you,” Charlotte says, grinning.

“Thanks, crazy.” I wink.

“Momma want another snuggle before she gets some sleep?”

“Yes. Gimme my baby boy.”

I lean down, laying Liam gently across her chest. She kisses the top of his head, tears sparkling in her eyes.

My heart swells so big it almost hurts.

I press a kiss to her cheek.

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