Injustice by Alex Collins

Author:Alex Collins
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: T L Haddix
Published: 2022-11-07T17:32:54+00:00

Chapter 30

Though Wyatt enjoyed most of the weekend, his happiness was overshadowed by his anger and concern about the extortionist.

He was particularly upset by the damage that had been done to Ethan’s relationship with his family. Jason’s disappointment also weighed heavily on his mind. Both were things he’d discussed with Maria on Sunday evening as they’d walked around the perimeter of the fifteen acres his house was situated on.

“Julie and I couldn’t have children, and over the years, I’ve ‘collected’ young people who mean a lot to me—Ethan, Jason, Stacy, Robbie. I don’t want to let them down, and I certainly don’t want to see them hurt. Ethan’s like a son to me. If I could get my hands around the neck of the bastard who’s doing this…” He was so angry, he couldn’t continue.

She stopped him by standing in front of him. “You are not responsible for this, Wyatt Dixon. You have to stop blaming yourself. No one else does.”

He tucked his hands into the pockets of his jacket and stared at her, brooding. “It isn’t that simple.”

Her smile was winsome. “I know. But you have to try. We’ll figure this thing out. Now, how about a different subject?”

Wyatt groaned and pulled her into his arms. “I’m being a bear, aren’t I?”

“You’re entitled. I just don’t want to see you get lost in worrying about it.”

Consciously deciding to allow himself to be coaxed into a better mood, he’d kissed her. For the rest of their evening together, he’d managed to focus away from the extortionist.

After he’d reluctantly dropped her back at her condo late that night, he’d driven around for over an hour through the county he’d first sworn to serve and protect decades ago. That he might lose everything he’d worked for because of the selfishness of his late wife and his own bad judgment was infuriating and sobering.

He knew Julie wasn’t solely to blame, that he played a part in the whole thing. But the realization that she might have vengeance from beyond the grave, finally taking away the job she’d hated with a passion, didn’t endear her memory to him.

Resolved to not let that be the case if he could prevent it, he’d gone into the office on Monday morning determined to get to the bottom of the harassment. He had a full schedule, meetings throughout the morning and early afternoon, but the memory of one person’s reaction yesterday was weighing on him.

Unable to let it go, he went to Gretchen’s desk. “Can you get with Jason Hudson and have him meet me this afternoon at The Brown Bag? I should be finished with the county commissioners by two or so. He’s helping Maria with something this morning.”

“Will do.”

“Thanks.” He’d no sooner turned to go back into his office than the phone rang.

Gretchen stopped him, holding out the phone. “Boss, it’s Neva. She says it’s important.”

Taking the receiver, he glanced at the clock. He had seven minutes before his meeting with the jailer was scheduled to start.

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