Georgia Summer by Heather Colleen

Author:Heather Colleen [Colleen, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-16T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

The Lie

Four Summers Ago

Landon heard the back door slam as Maddox took off into the night. He stood in his dad’s study alone, his feet rooted to the ground as the sirens loomed closer. Although he was relieved that Maddox had escaped, he was paralyzed with fear knowing he would inevitably be caught for Maddox’s crime. He felt numb, as if he were trapped in a horrible nightmare that he couldn’t wake up from.

Landon leaned down and picked up his dad’s pistol, running his hands over the smooth barrel. As he checked to make sure the safety was on, the flash of red and blue lights reflected on the window, catching his attention. Landon watched the lights grow brighter as more police cars arrived. He took a deep breath. He knew he couldn’t run now.

“Put your hands up!” he heard a police officer bellow into the house from the front door.

Setting the gun down gently, Landon put his hands up and waited.

The next few seconds were a blur to Landon as the police stormed his dad’s house and found him in the study. They quickly handcuffed him and led him outside to the front porch. As Landon stood there, handcuffed and surrounded by a number of policemen, he felt as if he were adrift in a dense fog, unknowing as to what his fate would be.

“Landon Young?” a stern voice asked.

Caught off guard, Landon nearly jumped. He looked up to see Sheriff Summer standing in front of him. He was a fearsome sight in his uniform and cowboy hat.

Sheriff Summer squinted at Landon, his dark eyes scrutinizing him. “So, you broke into your dad’s house, huh?” he asked.

Landon paused, closing his eyes briefly. As much as he didn’t want to lie, he knew he had to protect Maddox. He opened his eyes again and nodded.

Sheriff Summer gazed at Landon, puzzlement written all over his face. “Son, why in the hell would you do a thing like this?” He wrinkled his dark brow as he waited for an explanation from Landon.

Landon racked his brain for an answer. He opened his mouth to respond, but was interrupted.

“Landon!” a familiar voice called out.

Landon and Sheriff Summer looked in the direction from where they had heard the voice. Landon could see his dad now, striding across the yard in his dark suit, his expression confused as he took in the sight of the Willow Creek Police Force on his front porch.

“What’s going on?” Dr. Young demanded as he came up the porch steps. He stopped abruptly when he saw his son in handcuffs, surrounded by policemen. “Landon?” he asked disbelievingly, his eyes wide.

Landon hung his head and looked down at his feet, unable to withstand the shame and guilt he felt. He couldn’t bear to look his father in the eyes.

“Got a call from a concerned neighbor, Dr. Young,” Sheriff Summer said. He crossed his arms over his chest. “Said they heard the glass break next door, and when we showed up we found Landon here.

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