Blair's POV
The drive back to the safe house felt different this time—lighter somehow, like we'd finally found a way forward instead of just running back in circles.
"We did it," I said softly, watching the trees blur past the window. "We actually pulled off a deal with the Sheriff."
I couldn't explain how unbelievably happy and relieved I was, beside myself. I was so worried my plan wouldn't work, and I'd just end up putting Dimitri and myself in danger.
But it actually did work.
I couldn't conceal the stupid smile on my face. Once we took care of the people who hurt the Sheriff's family, and he announced that he was no longer after the Diablos family, and Dimitri revealed the traitor to Valor, he'd have no choice but to forgive Dimitri. Maybe even appreciate him for what he's done.
