Chapter 90

Scarlett’s POV

As we walk out of the HQ, everywhere just seems to be brighter. The atmosphere is much more free than it has ever been for me since the mission started. It’s like a load has been lifted off my chest and I feel lighter.

“Congratulations you two!” Jane squeals.

“Thank you.” I pull her into my arms and I melt from her warmth.

“Did you see how everyone cheered? You guys are awesome and they all think so.” She muses.

“Well, that’s not a lie. I mean, we’re awesome and they can’t deny it. We solved a case that the entire organization couldn’t and here we are, free until the next mission.” Gage brags and Jane and I roll our eyes.

“Always the proud man.”

“Proud much.”

Jane and I say simultaneously and we all share a good laugh.

“One man makes one statement that’s obviously true and he get crucified? Okay.” He says, raising his two hands in surrender.

We laugh again and when it does down, a comfortable