Master of Submission [Masters of Submission 1] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Classic) by Jan Bowles

Author:Jan Bowles
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Published: 2012-04-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Emma fidgeted nervously on the uncomfortable metal chair in the small, clinical room. She wondered how she would cope. Events had moved swiftly on from the unpleasant telephone call earlier that morning. Chloe, her best friend, was dead. She found it hard to accept, but nevertheless, it was now up to her to face the situation head-on. She knew her lifeless body lay nearby, awaiting positive identification. Clearly, the police had satisfied themselves that the body in their charge was that of her best friend, Chloe Watts. They were simply following procedure.

Zane sat next to her, occasionally squeezing her hand. She was grateful he was here. She knew he had an important business to run. He’d mentioned a shipment of diamonds and emeralds that were due in right about now. He’d put himself out on her behalf, even stopping to buy her a change of clothes from the first store they’d passed. Jeans and a sweater seemed far more appropriate than what she’d been wearing at Club Submission last night. He’s a good guy.

She liked Zane. They’d only known each other for a short while, but already he’d shown a caring side to his character. Strange, she hadn’t thought a man into domination and submission would be so genuinely concerned about her welfare. To his credit Zane had showed he was willing to step up to the plate. Not just for himself, but for others, too. Me.

A sinking feeling twisted in her gut when the door slowly swung open. A man and a woman wearing solemn expressions entered the room. The woman, aged about forty, spoke first. She was smartly dressed. For some reason Emma was surprised she wasn’t wearing a white coat. She held out her hand, “Hi, I’m Kathy Rochelle. I’m a forensic pathologist with the Boston Medical Examiner’s Office.” She turned to the man with her. “And this is Detective Dave Mitchell of the Boston Police Department. He’d like a few words with you after you’ve made a formal identification. Provided you feel up to it.”

Emma stood and shook the woman’s outstretched hand. She was aware her own hand was trembling. “I’m Emma Parkes. Chloe’s best friend. I reported her missing when I first arrived here in Boston.” Almost pleadingly she asked, “ It’s possible it’s not Chloe, isn’t it?”

Sidestepping her question, the woman said, “If you’ll just follow me please, Ms. Parkes.” The four of them walked from the room and down a long corridor. Emma felt as though she were a victim in some sort of ghoulish dream. Is this really happening? Will I wake up and find it’s all just been a horrible nightmare?

Kathy Rochelle brought them to a stop in front of a plate glass window, measuring about ten feet by eight feet. A curtain lay drawn behind it, hiding the room beyond from view. Emma held her breath, knowing full well that her friend lay dead on the other side. Please don’t let it be Chloe.

Shivering inside, she glanced across at Zane.

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