“No,” Durango says. “This could be a setup. You two stay put. I’ll keep you updated.”
“You’re right. I don’t like it, though.”
“I’ll let you know once I have more information.”
Hunter ends the call and sets down his phone. He rubs his jaw, and I can tell he’s torn. He wants to rush over there, to protect his team. But he also wants to keep me safe. And right now, that means staying here.
He pulls me in again, and I rest my head against his chest. “Did you hear all of that?” he asks.
“Yes. More destruction because of Peter and that damn podcast.”
This isn’t just about clearing mine and Reed’s name anymore; it’s about standing up to the lies. To Peter. To anyone who thinks they can destroy people for clicks and ratings.
“We’ll get through this,” I say.
He kisses the top of my head. “Together.”
And for the first time in weeks, I believe it.
CHAPTER 35
Axel
Despite my urge to go to the office to see what was done firsthand, Durango is right. I stay put. Until we can change the public’s perception of Savvy, I’m protecting her.
There’s a knock on my door. Must be Durango stopping by with more information. I check. It’s Agent Stevens.
“This is a surprise,” I say.
“Can I come in?” she asks.
I step to the side to allow her in. I close the door and motion for her to sit on the couch. She remains standing instead.
“I need to talk to you about a few things.” Her eyes go to Savvy, who is standing nearby. “Privately.”
Savvy’s brow goes up. Then she shakes her head. “I’ll be upstairs.”
After she crosses the top of the stairs, Stevens visibly relaxes.
“Our boss is going to investigate whether Agent Myersleaked confidential information to Peter. I shared the podcast with him, and he agreed Peter had information on his first season that he should not have known.”
I nod. “Will Myers be charged?”
She sighs. “He said he would investigate and then decide the appropriate actions.”
“What the hell? Between that and the stunt Myers pulled with Savvy, he’s given them two reasons to at least fire him.” I haven’t yet shared my suspicions that he’s working with the cartel. I need to. “I’m pretty sure he’s working with the cartel.”
Stevens sighs. “I understand why you would think that, but I don’t think he is.”
“I’m certain he is,” I say.
“Well, whatever is going on, hopefully, our boss will figure it out.”
That asshole better be fired at the least, arrested would be better.
Stevens moves to the couch and sits down. I guess there is more.
I sit in the chair across from her. “Was there something else?”
