The sun was barely rising when Daryl stepped out of the house, the cool morning air brushing against his face.
He adjusted his uniform, his mind already set on the day ahead. Today wasn’t just another day on duty — it was the start of something bigger.
He had a plan.
The encounter with Mayor Robert Williams the day before still left a bitter taste in his mouth. The way the man had sneered at him, the way he’d warned the other officers like Daryl was some kind of threat…
It only confirmed what Daryl already suspected. Williams had influence here — too much of it. And if Daryl was going to make any real change, he needed to know exactly who was on the mayor’s side and who wasn’t.
As Daryl walked into Station One, the familiar hum of activity greeted him. Officers were already moving t
