My Stepfather Handcuffed Me During A Call Until Five Black SUVs Arrived

officer.”

He barked out a laugh. Kyle laughed too, though softer now. “Commissioned officer. Jesus, Emily. You always did like big words.”

He picked up the secure phone and pressed it to his ear. That was the moment I almost felt sorry for him. Almost. “Whoever this is,” Frank said, “this woman is impersonating a federal officer.”

The kitchen went silent.continue reading …