Chapter 42

Laurelle hesitated for a moment before dialing Zachariah's number. The call connected almost immediately, catching her off guard. His deep, magnetic voice came through the receiver, laced with urgency. "You've been out for a while. What happened?" She briefly explained the situation at the bar, omitting any details about Maverick's identity. She mentioned encountering her ex-fiancé and that there had been some conflict, leading to her needing bail from the police station. After listening, he didn't ask many questions. He simply said, "Wait for me." Then, she heard the sound of a car engine roaring to life on his end. While waiting was dull, Alexis and Laurelle chatted. "Well, regardless of how things turned out, tonight was supposed to be your wedding night, and now you're here in the police station. Your husband is surprisingly calm; he didn't even sound angry during the call." Laurelle nodded. Zachariah had indeed seemed composed. Alexis asked, "By the way, what's your husban