Chapter 17

• "So..." The officer seated across from us inserted the lollipop back into his mouth, his eyes meticulously examining the photographs spread before him. "You are saying..." he continued, a popping sound punctuating his words as he retrieved the candy again. "You are saying this isn't you?"
• "That's exactly what I'm saying," Emerald replied, her voice steady despite her frustration.
• "But this is your face," he pointed out with obvious interest, looking up to meet the eyes of both Emerald and Annie. "What's going on here? Did someone leak your nudes? Did you send them to anyone? You can be honest with me. I understand that teens can sometimes do impulsive things."