Benjamin Griffin walked out of the police station, his ears still ringing with Jocelyn Griffin's desperate pleas, "Save me! Dad, I'm begging you, save me! Please save me..."
He drove aimlessly through the streets of Capital City.
At a red light, a wedding procession crossed the road ahead.
Benjamin Griffin glanced casually at it, and as he withdrew his gaze, a sudden flash of inspiration sparked in his mind.
Tomorrow… is Benjamin Moreland's wedding day. The guests will be prominent figures of Capital City...
Benjamin Griffin watched the wedding procession gradually disappear into the distance, a resolute glint of desperation and determination flashing in his eyes.
At the end of September, autumn had descended upon Capital City.
