Behind the bars (3) Janette’s POV The first time it happened I was doing the late count on C-block, clipboard under my arm, boots clicking against the concrete the way they always do at 01:30 when the whole place feels like it’s holding its breath. Lights were dimmed to the overnight level, just enough yellow to see shapes but not enough to read faces clearly. That’s probably why I didn’t watch her coming until her shoulder bumped mine and her hand shot out to steady me. “Sorry, Officer,” she said. Voice low, almost lazy, like she wasn’t sorry at all. I looked up. Keshia. One of the new transfers from the county. Tall, lean, braid hanging over one shoulder, lips full
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