Time ticked by slowly. Sasha sat on the edge of the bed in the large room, staring at the closed door as they waited for word from someone about the destruction in her assigned room. They didn’t talk because there was nothing to say until they knew more.

Finally, Jared knocked and Xander let him in. “Okay, so the police need to talk to you so you can file a formal report. And then we can go home. Right now we don’t know anything, but we’re running checks on everyone who signed in today.”

Xander’s jaw clenched and all Sasha could do was nod.

“Are you kidding me?” Cassidy’s loud voice sounded from outside the door. “You’re questioning me?”

Sasha jumped up from the mattress and strode past Xander and Jared, yanking the door open. A cop tapping notes on his phone stood with Cassidy next to him.

He glanced up. “Ma’am, I just need to know where you were from the time Ms. Keaton went down to film.”

“This is ridiculous. Sasha, tell them.” Cassidy folded her arms across her chest, glaring at the officer.

Sasha was offended for her friend and assistant. “She was on set all day. I suggest you go looking for the person responsible and stop wasting your time with my people.” Reaching out, she pulled Cass inside the room with her.

Shooting her a look, Jared walked out to talk to the officer, leaving the door cracked open behind him.

“I’m sorry.” Sasha pulled her friend in for a hug, meeting Xander’s gaze over her shoulder. She could hear his thoughts. They’re just doing their job. She didn’t care. She trusted Cassidy.

For the next hour, the police questioned Sasha until they were satisfied they’d gotten all the information they needed.

Xander expelled a harsh breath. “Okay, ladies, it’s been a long day,” he said to Cassidy and Sasha. “Let’s get out of here. Cassidy, do you want us to take you back to the hotel?” he offered.

She shook her head. “I’ll go with my security but thanks for the offer.” She started for the door and turned. “Xander, I didn’t forget about talking to Axel. He’s interested in a conversation with your brother. I’ll send you his number and Dash can get in touch.”

Xander glanced at Sasha, surprised. “You remembered.”

“Of course I did. It’s important to you.” Their gazes met and held, and the heaviness in her chest that had been present all day eased.

“Okay, you two lovebirds.” Cassidy clapped her hands loudly and Sasha jumped. “Time to go, like you said.”

Cassidy grinned and they headed out, Jared immediately following after them.

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