I look away before I say something that'll turn thirty days into sixty.
That's when I notice the article attached beneath the video.
There's a photo.
Mary.
She’s standing behind Jonas.
Looking upset.
The story's already changing.
Already twisting.
Already turning a creep into a victim.
Something ugly settles in my chest.
Because I know men like Joel Jonas.
Money protects them.
Power protects them.
Connections protect them.
And something tells me this isn't over.
Not by a long shot.
Especially not where Mary Donahue is concerned.
The thought hits me harder than it should.
I don't like it.
Don't understand it.
But I know one thing.
If Joel Jonas thinks I'm going to go away quietly while he goes after that woman?
He's about to have a very disappointing month.
One
Kai
Being on forced leave is bullshit.
Complete.
Total.
Grade-A, USDA-certified bullshit.
I should be working.
