Caspian

"Should I let them in, Sir?" Jayden, the gatekeeper, inquired.

"Yes," I confirmed, though reluctantly. Refusing them entry was not an option; it would only solidify their suspicion that my brothers and I were involved in the kidnapping. Furthermore, denying the officers access to my home would constitute obstruction of justice.

I knew the community despised us, feared us, in fact. This, however, was a new low. They were undoubtedly frustrated at being unable to openly criticize us ...