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“No,” I admitted.
“What am I going to do? I have nothing.”
“You and Colt can stay with me.”
“We can’t impose.”
“Tessa.” I sighed. “Do you think I’d let you out of my sight right now?”
“I mean, we can’t just live with you.”
“You can until you get back on your feet.”
“Back on my feet?” She chuckled sarcastically. “I’m homeless, clothes-less, and jobless. Plus, I’m pregnant.”
“We’ll figure this out.”
“You have a lot of friends, Tessa. None of us are going to let you and Colton live on the street or starve,” Paul stated.
“See? Don’t worry.” I kissed her lips. “Let’s—”
There was a knock on the door, and Paul got out of the chair and went to it. After checking the peephole, he opened it. “Gorgeous.”
He stepped aside, and Joss entered. “How are you?” she asked Tessa.
“I’m good. Probably in shock, but I’m good.”
“You’re free to go home now. I’ll be in touch later tonight or tomorrow to get your statement.”
“We’ll stop and get some food, and then we’ll head to my place,” I stated.
“You want me to go like this?” Tessa stepped back and motioned the length of her body.
“Do you want to put your dress back on?” I asked.
“Hell no,” she snapped.
I grabbed my suit jacket that was lying next to the TV. “Put this on, and we’ll hurry you downstairs. We’ll go through a drive-thru for food.” Tessa took the jacket from me and went into the bathroom.
“What happened down there?” I asked Joss.
“Actually, everything went smoothly and according to plan. I’m sure it’s because if they started shooting, they’d look guilty, but we have a lot of evidence. Mateo has worked for Sebastian for a long time and has gathered a lot. Plus …” Joss trailed off.
“Plus what?” I questioned.
“Did Tessa tell you why Sebastian kept her?”
“Because she saw him kill a guy?”
Joss nodded. “We have a solid case.”
“Good.”
Tessa stepped out of the bathroom, and I almost fell over. She was stunning with her hair up and what looked to be only my jacket on her. It went to her knees, and lord, if the sight didn’t make me hard.
“Ready?” I asked. She nodded and went to gather up Colton, but I stopped her. “I’ll carry him.”
“Okay.”
