(Dorian’s POV) I stand frozen at the door, debating whether to force Grace to open the door or leave and give her some space, when my phone rings. Jacob. Of course. I answer on the second ring. "What is it?" "We have a problem." His voice is tight. Professional. The tone he uses when s**t's about to hit the fan. "Alexander Stanley just showed up at the station." I pinch the bridge of my nose. "Let me guess. He's trying to bail out his mother and Vivienne." "Worse. He's filing a counter-complaint." A cold smile spreads across my face. "Is he claiming the arrest was made under false charges as well?” "He doesn't know Grace is now a Cross, Boss. And interestingly, the two women didn't tell him they were arrested for assaulting Mrs. Dorian Cross. They just said they were arrested for a

