For Wrath by Blake Pierce

Author:Blake Pierce [Pierce, Blake]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blake Pierce
Published: 2023-08-16T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Morgan's fingers tightened around the steering wheel as she stared at the address listed for Dr. Steve Blanchard. The afternoon sun cast long shadows over the pristine lawn, giving the suburban home an eerie quality. She knew better than to trust appearances, but the quiet façade did little to reveal the secrets that lurked within.

"Time to see what you're hiding, Dr. Blanchard," Morgan muttered to herself, stepping out of her car and squinting against the sunlight.

As she approached the front door, she couldn't help but notice the sound of children playing in a nearby yard – a stark contrast to the grim business that had brought her here. She took a deep breath, steeling herself before rapping firmly on the door.

A woman with a kind smile and warm eyes opened the door, confusion etched across her features. "Can I help you?" she asked.

"Ma'am, my name is Agent Morgan Cross with the FBI," Morgan said, flashing her badge. "I'm looking for a Dr. Steve Blanchard. Is he here?"

The woman's confusion only deepened. "I'm sorry, there must be some mistake. No one by that name has ever lived here."

Morgan frowned, glancing down at the photo of Blanchard she'd obtained from Matt. The pale, bald man with a beard bore no resemblance to anyone she could see in the house. "Are you certain? This is the address I have for him."

"Positive," the woman replied, shaking her head. "My husband and I have lived here for years, and we've never even heard of a Dr. Blanchard."

As they spoke, the sound of footsteps approached, and a tall man appeared behind the woman, his expression a mix of concern and curiosity. "What's going on?"

"Sir," Morgan said, turning her attention to him and extending the photograph, "do you recognize this man—Dr. Steve Blanchard?"

The husband studied the image, then shook his head. "No, never seen him before. Who is he?"

"An individual of interest in an ongoing investigation," Morgan replied cryptically, her frustration simmering beneath the surface. She couldn't afford to waste any more time on false leads.

"Thank you for your time," she said, pocketing the photo and stepping back from the doorway. "If you hear anything about Dr. Blanchard or anyone matching his description, please contact me immediately."

"Of course," the woman said, still looking bewildered. "Good luck with your investigation, Agent Cross."

As Morgan walked back to her car, her mind raced with the possibilities. If Blanchard had gone to such lengths to conceal his true identity and location, it only made her more determined to uncover the truth. But where could she begin?

She gripped the steering wheel tightly as she pulled away from the curb. The road ahead stretched out before her, but the path to finding Blanchard felt as if it were shrouded in shadows. With only a fake name, a false address, and an ever-growing list of potential victims, Morgan knew she had her work cut out for her. And the longer it took to unravel this twisted mystery, the more lives hung in the balance.

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