chapter 56

Everly We drive through the city, but when Valen doesn’t turn into his territory, I glance over at him. I’m wondering where we’re going when he stops at the police station on the city's main street. “You’re doing this now?” I ask as he unclips his seatbelt. “Yes, Officer Richards’s mind-linked and said his son and Amber are still here. I told him to hold them until I got here,” Valen says before getting out of the car. I rush to unclip my seatbelt and jump out, and he starts walking up the steps. My heart races in my chest at the thought of what he’ll do. “You said you wouldn’t hurt him,” I say in a rush, racing after him and gripping his arm. He keeps walking into the building, and some officers open the door for him as they come out. They tip their hats to him and continue to their patrol cars. I shake my head and look at Valen. “I said I won’t, though I damn well want to. But Amber is part of your father's pack, and Micah is joining it. So if you want her to keep her mouth shut, I n