Chapter 40

"Jayden," I stammer. "Jayden will know I'm missing." My eyes go wide when Landon twists his face like she doesn't count, making me furious.

"Stop! Listen to me," I plead, trying to get his attention, but he doesn't even look at me. He's too busy with the phone, anxious to lock me away.

"Jean, can you-"

I lean over and swipe the phone off his desk and onto the floor. Landon's face takes on a surprised look before finding my eyes and glaring.

"Fine, I'll sign the papers. Just- just let me go home. I want to go back and see Jayden, say goodbye," I plead, pressing the palm of my hand to my head, trying to think past my manic state.

Landon sighs, rubbing at his tired eyes.

"Please," I beg, tears pricking at my eyes. My anger, my fury, and dangerous state have dissipated to pure desperation. Landon's head whips up from my trembling voice, his face taking on a look of sympathy.