Four or Dead by G O A

Four or Dead Chapter 16 Emina...present...

"Emma Grace please report to the Vice Principal's office." My name came echoing out of the school loudspeaker in the middle of class.)

Several people turned and looked at me, but I ignored their immature reactions.

I sighed and grabbed my stuff before heading toward my class door. Once outside though someone grabbed my arm and I turned to see Leo.

"What are you doing?" I asked him.

"Iam not letting you go alone." He said seriously and took my hand.)

I didn't bother arguing with him and turned to continue walking. When Larrive and pulled the door open I stopped to take in the scene. The Principal was sitting behind his desk with two men dressed in suits with no ties beside him.

"Miss Grace please come have a seat... Mr. Pierce, I am sure she can handle this conversation alone." The principal said not bothering to be subtle in his attempt to get rid of Logan.)

"Not a chance," Leo said walking in beside me.

'We both took a seat across from the men and Leo reached over to take Chapter 16

my hand and gave it a quick squeeze.

"Emma these men are detectives and they are investigating your claims toward your father." The Principal explained with a tone of annoyance. "They have some questions for you." "Indeed we do and we do not require any more help so if you could please leave us to speak to Miss Grace alone that would be helpful." One of the detectives said to the principal.) He started to object. "She is a student at my school and requires an advocate while being interviewed." "I

"She is eighteen years old, a legal adult." The detectives reminded him. She does not need anyone present to speak to us."

The principal gave me a look before standing and leaving the room muttering something under his breath. I turned my attention back to the detectives and swallowed nervously.

you are up to it we need a full account of what your father has done. He has strongly insisted on his innocence and although

if she can't prove her father was the one who. hurt her, you won't be able

on word alone. A history of reported violence with physical proof would make her case stronger, but since there have

that be enough proof to appease the court? Or how about when he goes too far and kills her?" Leo's voice grew angry and I tried to calm him with a gentle squeeze of his hand but he

ok Leo," I said

do because it's your word against your father. They are going to let him go!" Leo all but yelled and turned his attention

eyes for a moment. "I'm sorry Miss Grace but without substantial evidence and documented history, the case is weak. We can provide you with a restraining order but

we have to release him."

disbelief. "So my father walks free and I have to

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out of the office. He stopped me

aren't alone anymore. We

scent so much during our years apart and it was exactly the kind of comfort and familiarity I needed.

there are no guarantees. My father is a powerful man

I

won't let that happen, Emma!

why but he didn't need to know. If my father ever did find me I would finish what I started the day I put that gun to my head. There was no

but it was sweet of Leo to offer. If for a moment the boys could be in danger though all bets were off. I would surrender before I let them get hurt because of me. (*) “Come on let's

just as it was ending and the other boys stood

Logan asked glancing me up and down as if

on his arm. "I'm fine

go," Leo growled

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