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red to make and appearance that day. After four days of overcast skies an

s mom danced around the incident with the red-eyed creat

u. Your eyes were yellow..." She trailed off, "We had just been through an

day, mom." Jaxson said. He offered her a smile and stuffed baco

hat if your friends see you? I know your father's affair...

is elephant of an assistant." Lance crossed his arms. "Everyone in my cla

rs spent your whole l

but mostly I prefer to speak in person" Lance offered another smile, "You'r

on the wheel. Her phone dinged. She stole a glance at

hecked her face in the compact mirror and

*

ong black hair and graceful movements captivated the males around her. She e

ou..." She trailed off and glared at Abigail,

the accident cut it short," Lance said.

Valencia gestured to an empty booth. "Three nights, thr

hel and playfully shoved her. "N

l's job sounds interesting." La

gail said. "I could argue

rush microphone in hand. Her offkey warble caused people to fall

ecognize it?" Abigail sh

She giggled and gave Abigail a soft peck on the lips. "I do

The Ryder family fell apart years before affairs and lawyers. It came

other's significant other, Lance

recovering alcoholics who recently broke their sobriety. The killer left them in

first, and then the sour expression faded to a bright smile. She hu

e over to her. "Answer

il rose from the table, and

interest in law enfor

ore. He took a sip of the soda. He

to tell your mom?" Rachel seem

o isn't her." Lance took a deep breath. "Di

, she

ll you about

No

e accident, I've felt another presence at the back of my m

iled off when Abigail

ce today?" Abigail tucked her phone into he

I have witnesses to question today." She

id. "I want us to be friends, for my

both on the cheek,

od left the plate, Rachel threw her napkin down. "When do yo

said. "Mom has a habit of freaking out. The best way

hat in mind f

e anything else

made sure no one else liste

rse," La

Then a few minutes later, the victims were found dead.

ill keep her safe." He frowned, "Once