#Chapter611

New partner

Presley

Classes started, and so did my current shift. I tried to sleep as much as I could, but I struggled. Since the night that Eliza died, I couldn’t sleep. Between the nightmares and hallucinations, along with my family, sleep became difficult.

I showed up for my shift and met with Chief Hayes.

“Gray, let me introduce you to your new partner. This is Kaylee Hayes,” the chief introduced us.

Kaylee held out her hand to me, and I looked at it. She retracted her hand.

“Kaylee became certified this summer,” the chief said. “We couldn’t be prouder of her.” The chief hugged Kaylee. She smiled; I...