ROBYN
“He’s awake. He can give you the statement now,” Lex said.
I dragged Spade away to the corner and cupped his face. “Are you okay?” Of course, he wasn’t. He was still upset and maybe angry, but I still wanted to hear it from him.
When he shook his head, I hugged him tight, and he sighed in my arms. “This is all I need. Thank you for being here.”
“I will always be here for you, Spade.” When I pulled away, I couldn’t help but smile.
“What?” He frowned.
“You’ve always been a Kross.”
He rolled his eyes, and his frown deepened.
“What is it, babe?”
“Why did my mother sleep with Lex and pretend to be a hooker?”
I hid my smile. When he narrowed his eyes, my smile disappeared. “Is that really your concern right now?”
“Maybe she knew Lex, or maybe she needed money. Or maybe she was l
