Something flickered in Reed’s eyes.
It lasted less than a second.
Then it was gone.
“Missing evidence?” Reed asked.
Mitchell held his stare. “A general concern.”
Reed nodded slowly. “Well, concerns should go through proper channels.”
“They will.”
“I’d hate to see this place damaged by speculation.”
“This place can survive speculation.”
Reed’s smile faded. “Can it survive scandal?”
Mitchell did not answer.
Reed left the room, his footsteps measured and unhurried.
Only when the door closed did Mitchell allow himself to breathe.
That afternoon, Gavin was moved to a different housing area under the official explanation of “administrative review.” Mitchell signed the order himself and kept the details limited to three trusted officers.
Gavin noticed the change immediately.
When Officer Lee guided him down a corridor he had never taken before, Gavin slowed.
“Where are we going?”
“New unit.”
“Why?”
“Warden’s orders.”
Gavin glanced at him. “That supposed to make me feel better?”
