Ruby’s POV

I hadn’t expected to see Blake when the cell door opened that morning. Confused more than relieved, I found him waiting in a navy suit, calmly handling my release.

He explained that John had called him, but someone else had already convinced Emily to drop the charges. Blake now ensured the paperwork was airtight before she could change her mind.

There was something unspoken in his tone that tickled my curiosity. Someone else had gotten to her. Someone Emily listened to or ...