Chapter 23

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Warden's POV

Looking at the young man sitting across from me I can tell he is scared. His knee keeps bouncing and running his hands through his hair trembling. Closing my eyes and thinking about my options. I can say nothing and let him get lost in the system for a bit. Give Karen's attorney time to figure a way out for her and my daughter. Or I can call the judge that signed the warrant. Give them the prisoner and keep my nose clean. I am just a year or so from retiring with a full pension and benefits.

I have known for a while that my sister Karen Lee is a radical feminist. I just never assumed that she drag me or my daughter into her shit. I should have never allowed my daughter to spend so much time with her. I should have just gotten a caregiver like normal mothers. But I was too caught up in power and prestige. I should have listened to my husband and sent her to a private boarding school or left her with him. Hell, she would have been a nicer person but I was scared of her being weak. I should have done better.

It would be nothing to lose him in the general population for a few days. Maybe 'misplace' his paperwork so my daughter and sister's attorney could help them. That is what a good mother would do right? Help her daughter out of the mess she is in. Sitting back taking a deep breath I weigh out the options. I may not have been a great mother but I never missed birthdays or holidays. I taught her how to ride and her father taught her how to right a bike. We taught right from wrong and what it takes to be a good person. They made their bed and they will lie in it. I need to think about myself and my husband.

I pick up my phone and call the judge that signed the warrant to let her know where he is. I don't understand why a judge would issue a warrant for a victim. All I know is he shouldn't be here and I am not trading my pension for prison.

Warden: I am not sure how you ended up here and it is clear you do not belong here. I am going to make some phone calls.
He nodded his head but understandably did not look any more relaxed.

Jungkook: Yes ma'am, thank you.
I am almost positive that he didn't do anything that my sister said he did.

He is just too soft and polite nothing like the hardened manipulative men that I currently have in this facility. He doesn't strike me as the type of man that gets off on trying to dominate women. He honestly doesn't even look old enough to be married yet. Karen and Belinda have made their last interruption into my life. Picking up the phone I made the call. 

Judge's POV

I can't find a damn thing. How the hell does she manage to lose a whole person. The marshalls are still backtracing officer Johnson's activities. They haven't found anything yet and the bitch has lawyered up. Just as I was thinking about what else I could do to find him I get a phone call.

Judge: Yes?

Warden: Hello Judge. I am Warden Johnson. I believe I have a misplaced prisoner, one Jeon Jungkook.

Judge: He was intentionally misplaced by a rogue cop.

Warden: I figured as much since most judges do not issue arrest warrants for victims.

Warden: I just want to apologize for what I know you are going through. I raised Belinda better than that.

Judge: She is your daughter?

Warden: Yes ma'am. I, unfortunately, allowed her to spend to much time with my sister. I honestly thought with me being in law enforcement and her father being the good man he is. She would be immune to that superiority crap my sister is always talking about.

Judge: I don't blame you. You called in and you didn't have to. I will make sure that whoever handles this case knows you did what you could. I am sending the marshalls to bring him to me now. Thank you for your help.

Warden: you're welcome but can I ask you a question? Please?

Judge: Of course. What do you want to know?

Warden: What is going to happen to Belinda?

Judge: How much do you want to know?

Warden: Everything you can tell me about her and my sister. I can give you any help you may need.

Judge: They are both in isolation and under suicide watch with no visitors at a federal lockup pending and trial. They currently have the same attorney and she is trying to get them moved to a minimum-security facility until after the trial.   

Warden: Thank you for the information. I will have him in my office until the marshalls get here.

Taehyung's POV

As soon as I get to the office I cling onto Dana's back like a kola. I know it makes no sense, but I don't want her out of my sight. I have already lost Kookie and I can't stand the thought of losing her too. She sits on my lap while I hang on to her. She is digging through somethings for the judge. It was some maps and things that the marshalls brought over. No one seemed to mind me and my admittedly childish behavior clinging on to my wife.

I know I have to work with these people later but I don't care. My family is new and we are still learning how to do us and someone comes into snatch a piece of it. I can see the judge smiling at me as I lay my head on her back while she looks through some forms.

We had settled into a quiet routine of sorts when the door opened and Kookie comes through the door. Dana jumps up and runs to him wrapping herself around him. he caught her and I hugged him from the back. I have never been happier to see someone. 

Jungkook's POV

While I sat in the warden's office she typed away on her computer and turned on a television for me. We sat in companionable silence until the marshalls arrived to pick me. I have never seen bigger women in my life. They are bulky, solid with broad shoulders. None of the soft curves I am accustomed to. The whole ride was spent with me trying to figure out if they were married or not. And if there were men that liked to be dominated. These women looked like they took no shit from anyone.

I was pulled from my thoughts as we pulled up to the familiar legal office I worked at. It was such a comforting sight. I walked into the familiar lobby happy to see its sterile white walls and basic beige carpet. We walked into the elevator and headed up to wherever I am supposed to be. I still found the muzak comforting even though I am not sure where I am supposed to be. We walk into a familiar judge's office and I catch Dana as she jumps up and wraps herself around me quickly followed by Tae on my back.

The feeling of comfort was immediately intensified with love and security. Tae said Dana would come for me and she did. I didn't have to spend one night in that place. She came for me because I really am important to her, not just the guy she married to keep from having to go to another auction house. I am right where I am supposed to be. Right where I want to be. Right where I belong. 

A/N: Hello beautiful people. How are you? 😁 Amazing I am sure. I know it has been awhile on this story and I apologize, and I am not even gonna I will do better. 😏 Might as well be honest right? I hope you enjoyed it anyway though. Please vote and comment. ('艸`) And I will see you in the next update. ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

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