Chapter 55

The thumbs-up from Katrina made me feel like I could breathe again, even in a place like this.

It was such a small thing, really, but damn, it was like she was telling me without words, "You've got this."

I smiled—couldn’t help it—and gave her a quick nod before the guards led me back inside. The sound of the doors slamming shut behind me was usually like nails in my brain, but today?

Today, it didn’t feel as heavy.

The cafeteria was its usual mess of noise and clattering trays. I grabbed my food—if you could call it that—and found a seat. Barely a minute in, and Lucifer leaned over, grinning like he’d just won the lottery.

“Wow, your lawyer looks young and she’s good at handling your case! I’m so envious of you!”

I chuckled, shaking my head, but before I could say anything, another guy, Damon, piped up.

“I heard she’s the one who paid off the rest of your fees too. Must be nice, huh?”

“Yeah, guess I got lucky.” I tried to sound casual, but it was more than luck. That girl really c