Declan pulled up in front of the police station from the parking lot and parked quickly. He had been there for most of the last twenty-four hours, making calls, speaking with lawyers, and waiting. When Octavia finally walked out, looking tired and pale, he was already standing by the car.“Come on,” he said gently, opening the passenger door for her. “Get in. You’ve been through enough.”Octavia got into the car without saying much. She looked exhausted. Declan drove them straight home in silence, occasionally glancing at her to make sure she was okay.When they got inside the house, he guided her to the living room. “Sit down,” he said, his voice soft but firm. “Please. You’ve been in custody for over twenty-four hours. You need to rest.”Octavia sat on the couch. Declan went to the kitchen and came back with a glass of water. He placed it on the small table behind her so she could reach it easily without stretching too far.“Here,” he said. “Drink this.”Octavia took the glass and d
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