Grayson watched Joy leave his office, her back straight despite the obvious pain she must be feeling. The bruise on her face had darkened overnight which couldn't be hidden behind makeup, a vivid reminder of Riley Smith's violence. Just seeing it made his blood boil all over again.
He'd barely slept. After Joy left with her security detail, he'd spent hours on the phone, first with Katherine Blackwell, giving his statement about the assault, then with Nate, calling in a favor to track down Riley Smith and ensure the restraining order was served before the man could disappear again.
Grayson paced the length of his office, unable to shake the image of Joy's bruised face from his mind. Not being able to get hold of Red last night had added to his frustration. Two women, two situations he co
