CHAPTER ONE
TYLER
Two grueling hours of being drilled by lawyers over my past wasn’t an enjoyable experience, but now it’s over. I’m dismissed, and my head pounds when I exit the conference room. I suck in a deep breath and try to calm down while burying the memories of Victoria. As I stand in the hallway, Eric walks up to me.
He holds out his hand, and when I take it, he pulls me into a tight hug.
“Thank you, man. I know how hard that must’ve been to relive all that.”
“No problem. I just hope it’s enough to help you get the justice you deserve.” When I meet his gaze, I notice the dark circles under his eyes. He looks beat down and exhausted. Helping him makes me feel good, but I won’t assume anything will come of it, considering who’s involved.
“We’ll talk soon, okay?” he says befor
