Chapter 66

Kiara

The air in the police station is thick with tension as I navigate through the cold, silent atmosphere. It's my first time inside one, and definitely not a visit I had planned for the day. Beside me, Trey's presence offers some comfort, making the experience a little less unbearable.

In the reception area, I gather Lavender's belongings, a peculiar assortment that speaks volumes about my sister. Lipstick, a roll of condoms, a purple taser, and twenty dollars in single bills. "That's my sister for you," I mutter, shaking my head.

Lavender walks into the reception area with a smug expression, her heels clattering on the floor. She blows a kiss at the male officer at the front desk. He rolls his eyes in response. "Don't be like that," she laughs, "I know you're going to miss me, Deputy Diez."

Her hair is heavily disheveled into a messy bun, her mascara smudged, and she has what looks like the start of a black eye on the left side. Dressed in a tight, red dress, she looks exh