Emily is a successful businesswoman living a seemingly perfect life in a wealthy suburban neighborhood. But her past is shrouded in secrets and guilt, and when an anonymous stalker begins to threaten her and her family, everything she has worked for is put at risk. With time running out and danger escalating, Emily must confront her past and uncover the identity of her stalker before it's too late. Enter Jack, a former flame and a private investigator with a reputation for getting the job done. As they delve deeper into the web of deceit and betrayal surrounding Emily's past, they realize that their connection to each other is stronger than ever. But as they get closer to the truth, they also get closer to the dangerous edge of a killer's wrath. With the clock ticking and the stakes getting higher, Emily and Jack must navigate a treacherous path to protect themselves and their loved ones. The consequences of failure are devastating, and the emotional toll of the journey is heavy. But with each other by their side, they must find the strength to persevere and come out on top. "A Killer Affair" is a thrilling romantic suspense novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Chapter 1 She
Emily Blake had it all.
Emily was like opening a window on a warm summer day, a breath of fresh air that filled the room with life and vitality.
She was a successful businesswoman with a smile that could light up any room, and a confidence that radiated from every pore. She moved with grace and purpose. Emily was a woman who knew what she wanted and went after it, and that was what had made her so successful in her business and personal life.
With her glossy chestnut hair falling in loose waves around her face and her almond-shaped hazel eyes shining, she looked every bit the part of the successful businesswoman she was. Her tailored designer clothes hugged her curvy figure, and her expensive jewelry sparkled in the sunlight as she walked down the tree-lined street towards her immaculate home in the exclusive suburb of The City.
But beneath the surface, there was a darkness that lurked. It was like a shadow that followed Emily wherever she went, a brooding presence that threatened to engulf her at any moment. The first glimpse of her past life and secrets came when she was alone in her office late at night, staring at the blank screen of her computer as if searching for answers. She thought back to a time when her life had been very different, a time when she had been a different person altogether. There was a heaviness in her chest, a weight that threatened to crush her with its intensity.
Emily took a deep breath and closed her eyes, trying to push away the memories that threatened to overwhelm her. She remembered the cold, dark streets of the city where she had grown up, the sound of gunshots ringing out in the night. She remembered the fear that had permeated every moment of her existence, the constant danger that had been a part of her daily life. And she remembered the people she had left behind, the ones who had been caught in the crossfire of a life she had never wanted.
The darkness closed in around her, suffocating and relentless. Emily knew she couldn't go back to that life, couldn't let the shadows overtake her once again. She had worked too hard to build the life she had now, a life that was safe and secure. But the memories lingered, a constant reminder of the person she used to be and the secrets she had buried deep within her.