Book 2: The Defense of WolvesChapter 1Act I — WARRANT SEASON AND LINES CROSSED Jordan POVBy the time I hit the courthouse steps, the sky had that exhausted gray that made everything look like it needed more sleep and less human drama. The kind of morning where even the pigeons looked like they’d like to file a motion to be left alone.I tightened my coat, took one last sip of coffee that was more burnt than brewed, and reminded myself of three things:One—grand juries move fast when someone wants them to.Two—Silvia Smith didn’t want justice. She wanted control.Three—I was not about to let her turn Mercer into a headline-shaped coffin.Inside, the building smelled like floor polish and bad decisions. The security guard at the metal detector gave me a nod. I got those nods a lot—half respect, half please don’t make me do paperwork today.“Morning, Ms. Carter,” he said.“Morning,” I answered. “If anyone asks, I’m here for the arts and culture exhibit.”He blinked once. Then, very s
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