I instantly moved to protect Simone, knowing what came next out of experience. I'd been the focus of police attention not so long ago and my protective nature reacted before I could stop myself. Not that I would have, though. I caught the flash of anger in Crew's eyes but ignored it because she was my friend's little sister and no way was I going to tell Jasmine Alexander, Amazon queen of fiery tempers and dramatic orations-not to mention utter loyalty to the death
-I let her baby sis be questioned for murder without doing my best to keep her safe.
Crew didn't argue despite his attitude, allowing me to stand there and hold Simone's hand with Mom still supporting her on the other side while he focused his attention on the still weeping young woman.