Chapter 89. A Name in The Dark

"POLICE! ON THE GROUND! NOW!"

A sharp, startled scream came from the open doorway. The door slammed open, steam spilling out, and a man stumbled forward wearing nothing but a towel around his waist with his hair dripping wet.

He struggled as the nearest officer grabbed him and slammed him face down onto the floor, a knee between his shoulder blades. The towel barely stayed on his hips.

The man sobbed in panic, sounding almost fake with his exaggerated reaction. "W... what's happening?! I didn't do anything! Please! PLEASE!"

No one answered him as they quickly cuffed him.

They weren't here for his tears. They were here for a monster.

Jared pushed forward as soon as the SWAT leader cleared him. He stepped inside, scanning the messy room...bags, trash, and clothes thrown