OWEN'S POV
“I doubt Alexis would ever hurt Jamie,” I said softly, watching the panic still lingering in Zoe’s eyes. “She might know about him, yes, but going after a child? That’s a whole different line I don’t think she’d ever cross.”
Zoe didn’t seem convinced. Honestly I wasn’t sure I was either.
But I needed to calm her. I needed to calm myself.
“I’ll talk to her,” I said after a pause. “Try to reason with her. Maybe if I talk to her, explain it clearly she’ll finally understand. Realize it's over between her and me.”
Zoe nodded shakily. “Maybe that’s a good idea. You know her better than anyone.”
I knew Alexis too well. And that’s what scared me.
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By early afternoon, I sat across from Alexis at a quiet restaurant. I picked the place on p
