Chapter 93

Justice

I should have screamed louder when the man took me, I should have fought harder, kicked stronger. My stupid shoestring. Ever since I’ve been able to tie my shoes, I’ve never tied them super tight, and they constantly come undone. My mom always tells me they’re going to get me in trouble, and today she was right.

I’m scared, worried I’ll never get to see my parents again. What if I’m not able to be in Aunt Tatum’s wedding? What will Harley do without me? Tears prick the back of my eyes as I think about never sleeping in my bed again, or seeing my grandma or papaw. I should have listened. How many times did they tell me to run from strangers? To never allow them to take me anywhere? This is all my fault.