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Cameron POV

The drive to the station felt like it lasted forever, even though it was barely fifteen minutes. My hands were locked on the steering wheel so tight my knuckles ached. Brandon sat beside me, hood up, staring out the window. His reflection in the glass looked pale, like he was miles away.

“You don’t have to talk if you’re not ready,” I said, breaking the silence.

His eyes flicked to me, tired but steady. “No. I need to. I want him gone, Cam. For good.”

That settled it.

We parked outside the precinct, neon lights buzzing faint against the dark sky. The building loomed like some fortress, but instead of safe, it felt cold. My stomach twisted as we walked in.

Inside, the station was all flickering lights, stale coffee, and the faint buzz of late-night exhaustion. A desk sergeant looked up as we approached.

“Cameron Hale?” he asked, glancing at me, then Brandon. “Detective Morris said to bring you straight back.”

We followed him down the hall, our footsteps too loud on the lino
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