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Crime and Punishment

What makes you think I did it?” I asked.

The Lizard King opened a drawer and pulled out a toad. “We have witnesses, Ms. Khatchadorian,” he said, popping the toad into his mouth. I could see the bulge in his throat when he swallowed.

“Oh,” I said.

I should’ve known. Bethany and Brittany were in the bathroom too. I guess they had noticed me after all.

“You’ll serve a week of detention, of course,” the Lizard King said. “And I’m requiring a visit with Ms. Jordan.”

“The headshrinker?” I asked.