“What in the world have you gotten yourself into now?”

Monty Verona was clearly not happy, and even though Rome knew there would be dire consequences for all that had happened, he’d never been happier to see his father, or the lawyer by his side. Franklin McNair was one of the top lawyers in all of California, probably the country. If anyone could make sure Rome wasn’t charged with anything, it was Mr. McNair.

While McNair was in talking to the detectives, Rome sat in the waiting room next to his father, not sure how much he should say and how much could wait until he got home. His mother,...