“Warland, sign here, saying you understand that you’ll stay within the state of Nebraska and return for your trial date when it’s announced,” the correctional officer instructed, shoving a piece of paper and a weird ugly flower pen one would see in an office lobby at me. Ignoring the scratchy material wrapped around the pen, I picked it up and signed it as quickly as possible.
God, I want out of this fucking joint.
“Date here,” the CO continued barking orders at me.
“What’s the date?” I asked with an eyebrow raise. “Can’t very well expect me to remember in here.”
“Friday, April 3rd. Need me to tell you the year too, or can you figure that out all on your own?” he snapped. Flashing him a smart-ass smile, I dated the form, putting an extra-large 2020 next to the month and day.
“Nope, I think I got it all figured out.”
“You’re free to go; your parents are waiting outside.” The CO waved me away, relaying in their radio for central control to open the door. A buzz sounded, followed by a click, the noises signifying my freedom.
Thank fucking god.
Yanking the door open, I strode from the jail and out to my parents. Both of whom looked irritable, eyeing the other people waiting on the various benches with disdain.
“Can we get out of here?” I asked when I reached them, giving my mother a kiss on her cheek before giving my father a respectful nod.
“Of course. Have you been given your list of requirements for release?” my mother prompted as we walked to the car.
“Yes, stay away from the bitch, no contact, don’t leave the state, don’t get into more trouble. Yadda, yadda, yadda,” I rattled off, climbing into the back seat of the sleek SUV.
“You will follow those, do you understand?” my father commanded, looking at me in the rearview mirror. “Your uncle is handling things currently. Should know more once the weekend is over and prom is complete.”
“Yes, sir.” A sigh left me, my eyes rolling. Fucking bitch gets to go to prom, and I’m supposed to sit in my house and be bored out of my mind. Well, at least it’s not being stuck in jail. As we continued our drive, one thought filled my mind. Emma and everything I wanted to do to make her pay.
They think the cops and justice system can stop me?
They haven’t seen anything yet.
Acknowledgments
My husband Jake, my best friend Jare, and my amazing mom who support me and cheer me on even when I doubted myself!
My PA Manda for keeping me motivated and on task!
My alphabets: J. Grace, Sassy Cassie, MishMash, Aly, Tay, Bean, & Pee—you guys are amazing!
Ash for dealing with my crazy and reading all of my stuff!
Finally, for all of my readers, this wouldn’t be possible without you.
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About the Author
A.J. Macey has a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and previous coursework in Forensic Science, Behavioral Psychology, and Cybersecurity. Before becoming an author, A.J. worked as a Correctional Officer in a jail where she met her husband. She has a daughter and two cats named Thor and Loki, an addiction to coffee and swearing. Sucks at adulting and talking to people, so she’ll frequently be lost in a book or running away with her imagination.
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