Tobin rolled over and kissed Aurelie on her forehead.

“Wake up, Aurie” he said quietly.

Aurelie opened her eyes.

Sun streamed down from the window onto her bed. Sitting up, Aurelie took a moment to collect her thoughts and come to terms with yesterday’s events.

After she had arrived home the night before, Braxton had called and told her the outcome of the court case. Brenda would have to pay a hefty fine, but was not going to jail. Tobin’s band had raised ...