“I'm Paxton Reid, Mr.Rivers’ attorney.What is my client being charged with?”
“Assault and battery,” the sergeant said.
“I see.I need a few minutes alone with my client.”
“You've got five minutes,” the sergeant told them and left.
“Tell me what happened,” Havoc ordered and Axel did so quickly.
“Okay.I can work with this.Don't worry.By the time I'm done, you'll not only be free, but all charges will be dropped.”
When the sergeant returned, Havoc dove right in.
“Sergeant Grant, after speaking with my client, I am requesting the charges be dropped.”
“Your client assaulted someone,” the sergeant said.
“Correction.My client defended himself.After coming upon an attempted assault, he intervened and found himself confronted with a knife.”
When the sergeant attempted to interrupt him, Havoc steamrolled right over him.
“This is how it is going to play out, if these bogus charges aren't dropped.We'll get to court, where I will prove my client is innocent, and once the charges are dismissed, I will file a civil suit against the station as well as you, personally.
“When we get into court for the civil case, wewillwin, and not only will the city owe my client a great deal of money, but so will you.
“You're a sergeant, so I'm guessing you've been with the Hartford PD for twenty years—”
“Twenty-two,” the sergeant said.
“Imagine the blemish this will put on all those years of service.”
“This is blackmail,” the sergeant groused.
“No.It's just the simple truth,” Havoc countered.Then he sat back in his chair and crossed his arms, staring the man down.
“Your client is free to go,” the sergeant finally grumbled.“All charges will be dropped.”
“I thought you might see reason,” Havoc told him before he turned to Axel.“Let's go, Mr.Rivers.”
Axel stood and followed Havoc out of the station.He was silent until they were both in Havoc's car.
“Damn.I'm glad you're on our side,” Axel said once they were safely inside.
“There's a reason why I'm one of the most sought after defense attorneys in the state,” Havoc replied.
“I can see why.”Axel chuckled.“How's Sophia?Do you know?”
“No idea.I headed right to the station while Sinner went to the club.”
“Makes sense.”He spotted Sophia's car on the way to where his motorcycle was parked near the club and wondered if she was still there.
“Thanks for the ride, brother,” he told Havoc before he got out of the car.
He could have gone straight home, but instead, he went inside to see if Sophia was still there.
“I had a feeling you'd be back,” Indi said when she saw him.
“Is Sophia here?”he asked without preamble.
