Ella

The sound of my phone vibrating on the table pulls me out of my thoughts. I glance at the screen, my heart skipping a beat when I see the Police Chief's name. What now?

"Hello?" I try to keep my voice steady, though I already feel the familiar tightness creeping up in my chest.

"Ella, it's the Chief of Police." His voice is gruff but calm, which helps ease my nerves a little. "I wanted to let you know that the case went smoothly. Jessica pleaded ...