Lindey froze, her eyes filling with tears before she nodded. “Okay… fine. Deal.”

The first I heard of it was online-pics and videos everywhere. Cole had gotten his butt handed to him, and the comments? Straight-up applause. Rumors were flying that he was tied to organized crime. But I knew better. Jace sent those guys after him.

And honestly, anyone paying attention could connect the dots. That’s why Wayne wasn’t about to let it slide.

***

“You went after Cole? What’s your problem?” Wayne’s voice was razor-sharp. “You think you’re invincible or just bored with life?”

Jace just smirked. “Maybe. I mean, that fire didn’t kill me.’

Wayne stiffened at that but didn’t bite. “I’ve got a place for you to lay low. Thorsten’s not going to let this go.”