Ian left the precinct with Eloise, although she was still being investigated; they couldn’t exactly detain her with so little evidence against her.The awkward silence during their drive away from the precinct was deafening and probably more uncomfortable than the interrogation room.“Don’t take me home. I’m staying at the hotel for now,” Eloise informed Ian as he approached an intersection. Though Eloise went on to describe the hotel she was staying at, which was part of the chain of hotels Avery used to manage, Ian remained quiet.“Aren’t you going to ask why I’m staying at the hotel instead of being home? Does it really not matter to you at all? Do you really not care what happens to me at all?” Eloise asked in a teary tone, but Ian remained quiet and continued to drive her until they arrived at the hotel.“Okay, fine. I’m sorry. I get it; you’re mad at me about what I did—”“No, mom, you don’t get it. Avery is my mate; she meant a lot more to me than dad ever meant to you. You ne
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