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“He doesn’t see Lorcan as a victim.” I bristled. “Just because—”
Before I could even build up steam, Seth held up his hand. “I’m well aware that victims come in all shapes and sizes. Andgenders. And ages. Sometimes that’s the toughest part of my job. I just do the arresting—Dorrie and Colton do the investigating.”
I glanced at the clock on the wall.
Six-ten.
“I don’t know how much longer—” Even as Seth said the words, a door opened.
Lorcan stepped out, with Arnav’s hand on his shoulder. Whether propelling him, or merely comforting, I couldn’t tell. He stopped short when he spotted me.
My heart caught in my throat. He looked so dejected—frowning, eyes red, shoulders hunched…the epitome of misery.
“It’s going to be all right.” Arnav patted his shoulder. Then, spotting me. He offered a smile. “See, your boyfriend is here to make sure you get home safe.”
Seth chuckled.
Yeah, I didn’t think he bought thefriendcomment.
“Is he free to go? Can I bring him home?” I stepped closer, but didn’t dare touch. Lorcan looked like he’d shatter at the slightest contact.
Arnav nodded. “Yep. Nothing to be done. Obviously he didn’t do anything.” He glared at the man standing behind them.
Although not in uniform, the cop pulled off intimidating. Well over six feet tall with dark-brown eyes and hair that was nearly black.
A shorter woman with blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail skirted around the big guy. “You’re free to go.” She eyed me. “I’m Corporal Duhamel. My partner is Corporal Pritchard.”
Big guy didn’t flinch.
Clearly I could’ve put this together myself—with what Seth had told me—but confirmation helped. “I’ll be taking Lorcan home.” No sense trying to pretend we weren’t together.
Dorrie handed him a coat. “You forgot this. It’s cold out.”
“And snowing.” I advanced toward Lorcan. “All the more reason to head home.” I met Arnav’s gaze.
He nodded.
I read that he’d let me know later what happened. Well, as much as he could. I wasn’t certain where the boundaries of police investigation met solicitor/client privilege met whatever would be public knowledge shortly.
Arnav smiled at Lorcan. “I have to make a call to a friend. But I’ll call soon. You’ll be together?”
Lorcan slowly slid his arms into his coat. “Uh, yeah.” He cleared his throat and then met my gaze.
I linked my arm in his. “Absolutely.” I met the gaze of the three police officers. “Nice to meet you all, and I hope not to repeat this.” I nodded to Arnav, and then I guided Lorcan right out the door.
Chapter Nineteen
Lorcan
“You didn’t have to come to the station.”
We’d walked silently to our vehicles at the detachment. Cody had gestured toward his condo building. I’d nodded and followed him home. Because he’d given me his second remote, I was able to follow him in and park in the spot next to his.
All neat and tidy.
And yet messy as all fucking hell.
He plugged his SUV into his charging station. “Do you wish I hadn’t? I should’ve asked.”
