Getting the Truth
Officer Daniels had asked Lilly to stay, and explain the workings of the group. She told them all about how the older kids had promised them an enjoyable high school experience, with older friends and popularity, but that first, they would have to go through a month of tests to make sure they were up for it.
She hadn’t thought anything went too far until they had them steal money from their parents and threatened to post humiliating pictures and videos of them if they didn’t follow the rules. “You don’t have to worry about that anymore,” the officer told her, and walked her home safely.