Shoplyfter ((new)) — Wilow Ryder

The detective's expression softened, ever so slightly. "You're a real piece of work, Willow Ryder. But I'll give you credit: you're the best shoplifter I've ever caught."

As she turned to leave, a firm hand on her shoulder spun her around. "I think you'd better come with me, Miss...?" the store detective said, his eyes narrowing. wilow ryder shoplyfter

The detective sighed, rubbing his temples. "Miss Ryder, I've been doing this job a long time. You're not even a good liar. You're going to have to come downtown with me." The detective's expression softened, ever so slightly

Willow chuckled, unfazed. "Oh, that? I was just, uh, trying to return it. For a friend. Who's, uh, in the military. Yeah, that's it." The detective's expression softened