Chapter 18

That skip had originally been pulled in for a particularly horrific case of domestic abuse before getting let out on bail. Because, well, our justice system didn’t seem to give a fuck about the victims of domestic abuse.

Violet had wanted him to know what it was like to be made to be a victim by someone with more power than he had.

She didn’t often bend the rules. But she had her moments. When it seemed appropriate.

“Why would he come to your place instead of one of the other ones?” Vi asked. “I mean, I’m not trying to be insulting or anything.”

“No, that’s fair,” I agreed. It was no secret that there were bigger and, arguably, better private investigation offices he could have gone to. “I guess maybe he didn’t think they would take on his case, given who he is. And maybe what they know will happen to said snake once he’s found out.”

Vi nodded at that, her attention turning to the TV.

And I thought that was maybe it.

Until she spoke. “I think it’s because of you.”

“What?” I as