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“Bail is set for two hundred fifty thousand dollars This court is adjourned” Judge Paulson pounded her gavel Its reverberation reached into Shelby and filled her with dread

“I don’t have that kind of money,” she whispered to Brandon

“It’s only ten percent you need, sweetheart,” he answered

She shook her head “I don’t have that either”

“Don’t worry about that,” Justin said “We’ve got that covered”

Alex nodded “Shelby, on’t let you down”

“Enough chitchat Tio back to your cell, Miss Taylor,” the creepy sheriff said, placing his hands on her shoulders,her sick to her stomach

“Byrd, you better treat her right

, or I swear you’ll regret it,” Justin growled

“That a threat, Champion?” the sheriff asked

“No threats” Brandon stepped in front of him “Just do your duty”

“That’s what I plan on doing”

Alex touched her on the cheek “We’ll get the bail paid You’ll be released to us in a flash, Shelby”

“Paperill take you at least an hour,” Byrd snapped

“Not a chance,” Brandon said “I’otten that?”