It was about an hour before they had everyone gathered in the living room. Jasper stood there with Elara, Ace stood in the corner on his own, looking a little roughed up, but otherwise fine. His dark hair had grown out during his imprisonment, and he had thrown it up into a small bun. Cecelia sat on one couch with Vincent. Allison sat with Derrick on another. Alice sat in a chair to the side, as Bane and Riley came down the stairs.
“Is Ace going to be released permanently?” Alice suddenly asked, and Riley gave a slow nod. “We found enough evidence in his favor. He didn’t act on his own free will, and with the other men’s confession, he can be released from his crime with sentence served.” There was relief written all over her small face.
“So you accept the mate bond?” Ace suddenly aske
