21
AYLEE
“I don’t like you doing this,” Diane hissed in my ear. I looked over at Jason, his whole body tense.
“You’re not the only one.”
“Why can’t you just get warrants to search their homes? Isn’t that how it usually works?”
“Not when you’re dealing with powerful men. You wouldn’t believe how corrupt the system is. People like Jason and I can’t be bought. Besides, we don’t even have proof that any of them are guilty.” The men were on their third round for the night and I knew it was about time for the real game. “I probably need to get back over there and join them,” I remarked. Diane pulled me into her arms and I could feel her body shake. “You okay?” I asked, whispering in her ear.
“Only if you are.”
I chuckled lightly. “I’ll be fine, I promise. I’m not an amateur. I do know how
