Chapter 21: Drawing lines
Jaxon woke up to his phone screaming at him. He looked at the time. Seven AM. Not much later than he normally slept. He answered the phone.
“Lee, did you call the press?” The mayor's voice asked in a dangerously quiet tone
“No. I have been a little too busy solving a case. Why” Jaxon replied
“They are all over this town now, questioning my position as a mayor, because someone let slip I was ‘intimidating’ the victims’ families so that they wouldn’t reach out to the press.” The mayor griped.
“Well. It wasn’t me. Perhaps one of the families you threatened, or all of them, decided to band against you.” Jaxon guessed
“Not funny. I still hold you personally responsible. You will not get away with this. I can’t force the chief to fire you, but I can push his hand
