NEVER TRIED
“Why are you bailing her out?” Jade’s voice cut through the tension, sharp and demanding.
Alexander’s gaze flicked from the document he was filling out to Lexa, who stood outside the office’s glass doors. She looked worn down—heavy bags under her eyes and cheeks stained with tears.
With a sigh, he shifted his focus back to the form, his pen gliding across the paper as he inscribed his signature.
The sound of the pen clicking shut felt almost final as he handed it to one of the officers who stood waiting nearby.
“I’m not dealing with you, Jade,” he said firmly, keeping his tone measured.
“Oh, you are, Alex. You have to deal with me,” Jade shot back, crossing her arms defiantly.
He could feel her frustration simmering just beneath the surface. The way she glared at him
