Chapter 8 - The Signature

Daniel stared at the paper like it was venomous. "If I sign this, Vanessa goes to prison."
"And if you don't, you go right beside her," I replied. "Choose."
With shaking hands, Daniel picked up the pen and signed his name, his handwriting jagged and uncoordinated. I snatched the paper back, verifying every line.
May you like
"Get out," I said quietly.
He stumbled toward the door, muttering curses under his breath before disappearing into the dark hallway.