Fatal Accusation by Rachel Dylan

Author:Rachel Dylan [Dylan, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Religion & Spirituality, Literature & Fiction, Religious & Inspirational Fiction, Inspirational, Thrillers, Legal
Amazon: B01M350OR8; isbn: 9781943772698
Publisher: NYLA
Published: 2016-12-19T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Stacey watched as Nina Marie walked away. What had this woman done to her? Her arm ached from Nina Marie’s touch. Was this some type of witchcraft? She needed to find Morena and get her help—fast. Why wouldn’t Nina Marie leave her alone?

Quickly, she made her way through the party looking for Morena. When she found her standing talking to Layton and a man she didn’t recognize, she let out a sigh of relief. They’d protect her from Nina Marie.

“Hello,” she said to the group.

They all greeted her warmly, including Layton who had a slew of compliments.

“Stacey, I’d like to introduce you to the newest member of the Optimism non-profit board. This is Deputy Assistant District Attorney Tony Sampson.”

She shook his hand and smiled. He was probably around six feet tall with short blond hair and green eyes. Although most men seemed to look handsome in tuxes, she couldn’t help but think he was good looking. That only distracted her for a brief moment from her immediate problem. But she didn’t want to be rude. “It’s wonderful to meet you, Tony. I think you’ll love working with Optimism.”

“Thank you, Stacey. It’s already been a great experience, and I’m just getting started.”

“I’m sorry to interrupt, but Layton, could I steal you for a brief word?”

“Of course. We’ll be right back,” he said to Tony and Morena. Layton took her by the arm and led her down a long hallway. “Tell me what’s wrong.”

“It’s Nina Marie. She put her hands on me tonight, and it scared me to death. The pain I felt was indescribable.”

“Are you all right?” He swept her up into his arms into a tight hug.

She couldn’t help it as tears filled her eyes. “Layton, she wants me to work with her. She said that you couldn’t teach me everything she can, and when I told her that I didn’t want to be disloyal to you, she hurt me.”

Layton sighed and then pulled back from the hug. “First, thank you for your loyalty. It will be rewarded—have no doubt about that.”

“I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

“I’ll speak to Nina Marie, but you should see this as a huge compliment. She recognizes how special you are, and she wants you for herself and Astral Tech.”

“She has a strange way of showing it. My arm is still aching.”

“She was trying to demonstrate her power. Trying to show you the things you could do if you let her be your teacher.”

She shook her head. “Layton, I don’t want to hurt people like that.”

He ran his hand down her cheek. “You’re so innocent, Stace, and I can appreciate that, but at some point you’ll realize just how dangerous this fight is that we’re in, and unfortunately, sometimes using force is necessary. As much as I hate to say this, maybe Nina Marie is right.”

“What?”

“You could probably benefit greatly from her teaching.”

“You want me to work with her?”

“Not work for Astral Tech, but accept her training. Because you want to know something?”

“Tell me.

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