Chapter 82 Remy
Chapter eighty-two
Remy
I want to hit him. The urge is sharp and immediate.
I step back instead, positioning myself behind him, and lift my phone to record. Evidence matters.
He’s average height, wiry, but beside Tianna he’s taking up too much space. He knows it. He’s using it.
Erik is already dialing 911.
The back gate into the park felt private. It isn’t. That won’t happen again.
My attention cuts back to Tianna. Pale. Shoulders tight. Breath shallow.
The police are pulling up on the path before Erik’s call connects.
“What is going on here? We received a call about trespassing and harassment?” a female officer approaches.
Erik disconnects after a murmured “the police are here.”
The female officer approaches Tianna, glancing warily at Bass.
“Ma’am, if you could step over here and explain to me what is happening.” Her voice is kind but firm.
Tianna blinks, focuses on the officer, and moves toward her. Bass whimpers and pulls to follow.
The little shit whines, “I have it all on video. They assaulted me. I’m recording you. I know my rights.”
He’s making this easy for us. Pissing Off Cops 101.
“Yes, sir, so are we,” the approaching officer says, gesturing to his body cam. “We’ll review your footage shortly.”
His gaze shifts to me. “And yours, sir.”
“What?” The reporter whips around. “I didn’t give you permission to record me.”
“Sir,” the officer says to me, “if you can wait here, I’ll speak with you next.”
I nod and lower my phone. “I’ll be right here.”
The officer nods and turns back to the reporter, who’s still sputtering about rights.
My attention shifts to Erik, who has let the dogs follow Tianna. Their brief bravado is gone. Now they press against her legs, unsure who’s comforting whom. Her hands move restlessly over their silky ears as they bracket her.
I send Meg a quick text, telling her we’re delayed and to stay at the house.
As the officer with Tianna moves away from her to speak to me, I watch her closely. Still pale, but she seems more resolute. She is standing straighter and watching the man with narrowed eyes.