aughing and playing with his two daughters. A bright smile spread a

e waves, a determination not to get caught by the man. Their giggles blurred

d on impulse, her eyes spark

quealed in delight, "Mum

girls, don't drain your Dad."

ng a monster. The girls giggled with amusement, and i

er. She squealed and wriggled, but she couldn't match his st

od with arms outstretched, a joyfu

of her Birkenstocks, chargi

gers clutched around nothing but air. Silence echoed through her. Th

down her spine, the nightmare sending chills all over her. Tears rained down her f

e resonated deep within her chest, a constan

while, she prayed. A silent cry

e cold untouched plates on the concrete floor. She had no appeti

, harsh clang of keys break th

ssionless, appeared. "Vi

ame. Her heavy

d, eager to see her husband. She followed

head, casting an unforgiving glare on the sterile, grey walls of the

mpty chair across from him. His expression was c

lated going back. A heavy disappointed sigh escaped her lips. Th

yes downcast and her shoulders slumped in defeat. The officer removed the

ly rose to me

e is Edwards. James Edwards." Edwards said, his voice friendly

Kacey's dist

t to see right now, but I am here t

to move, but s

slipped out some files before him. "The D.A is leaning

r gaze drifting past Edwards

er voice barely audible. "Even Leo d

"The point is that you deserve a fair trial. And I'm going to ensure that happens

cold but expressionless stare

"So, I'll ask you a few questions. I n

espo

gh the file, and

u on the day Mr. P

?" She spoke in a

decea

as having a drink

ibbled some

s business. "Why did you murder Mr. Parker

t," She

o you

eath, her heart r

gui

*

doorway, slipping as reward for her hunger. You would be forgiven to think there was no rain. Shutters shot, an

wo corrections officers led Kacey to the defendant's box. Her eyes, sunken from lack o

L

ogether, a gathering of strangers

t demeanor a beacon of hope. He nodded reassuringly as Kacey's eye

h, entered the courtroom, and the room fell silent. The air was heavy

before her. "The People versus Kacey Monroe..." the judge hesitated, peeking over her sagged glass

xture of fear and guilt enveloped her. Yesterday she didn't long for existence, now she feare

confident. "Your Honor, my client

of righteous indignation. "Given the severity of the crime, the People request that the defendant be rema

troom, quickly silenced by the judge's stern glare.

James Edwards, her heart beat faster. "The D.A is leaning towards a remand, b

e to her health issues, and putting her in detention could be deterrent to her health. We ask you grant us bail. But if you do not, if she dies, Mrs. Kac

r case, Your Honor. The defendant's actions demonstrate a clear disre

ted Lee's judgment, a feather drop would be heard in the courtroom silence

nding the payment of a remand sum. The defendant is also prohibited from traveling outside of New York St

d as the masses made

and difficult road ahead of her, her freedom was still uncertain and we

d Edwards'. His flirtatious gaze

y bl