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.

very seriously and do not wish to cause you any discomfort. However, if 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 your documented injuries paint a picture of the amount of pain you endured, we can not prove

that if she can't prove her father was the one

seriously but it is difficult to charge someone based on word alone. A history of reported violence with physical proof would make her case stronger, but since there have been no previous reports of abuse it is harder

her to make a better case? Send her back to him and film him beating the crap out of her? Would 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

ok Leo," I said

there is nothing they can do because it's your word against your father. They are going to let him go!" Leo all but yelled and turned his attention back to the detectives with a look of disgust.

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 at this time there isn't much more we can do. We will continue investigating him but

find something worth charging...yes we have to release him." The detective said with

let out a small laugh of disbelief. "So my father walks free and I have to watch over my shoulder until he comes for

prove any of it except for the

of this book for

of the office. He stopped me and pulled me into a hug when we were safe in

Emma, but you aren't alone anymore.

in his shoulder. I missed his scent so much during our years apart and it was exactly the kind of

a powerful man

I told

won't let that happen, Emma! Never." Leo insisted.

me I would finish what I started the day I put that gun to my head. There was no way I would fulfill the promises

I could run but it was sweet of Leo to offer. If for a moment the boys could be in danger though all bets were off. I

class just as it was ending and

down as if to check

his arm. "I'm fine Logan. The police just wanted to talk to

are letting her father go," Leo growled

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