The Dark Woods (Winchester, Tn. Book 2) by Debra Webb

Author:Debra Webb [Webb, Debra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Law Enforcement, Romantic Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Violence & Crime Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Dangerous & Deadly, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Clean & Wholesome, US Marshal, Long-Held Secrets, Mysterious Happenings, Winchester Tn.
Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue; Original edition
Published: 2019-03-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

City hall looked basically the same as it had when Sasha was a child except for the metal detectors and the bag search. She’d come here with her grandmother once or twice after her parents died. Her grandmother had always gone into the chief’s office while Sasha sat in a chair in the small lobby with the secretary or assistant to the chief.

She sat in a similar chair now. The upholstered chairs were different from the ones that had been here when she was a child but the polished tile floor was the same. The nondescript tan walls were the same. A couple more framed photos of officers who had lost their lives in the line of duty had been added to the one blue wall.

Sasha wasn’t anticipating anything new in the chief’s investigation of her parents’ deaths. He’d only decided to reopen the case a few hours ago. Of course, there was the chance they had discovered some piece of evidence at her grandmother’s house related to the break-in. Frankly, she was grateful for any support on the case. She hadn’t expected to garner this much attention.

“Ms. Lenoir,” the older woman behind the desk said, “the chief is ready to see you now.”

Sasha stood and the door across the small room opened. The chief stepped out to greet her. “Thank you for coming, Ms. Lenoir.”

Sasha thanked the secretary and entered the chief’s office.

“Do you have some news for me, Chief?” She watched as he closed the door behind them.

“Actually, I have a few questions for you.” He gestured to the pair of chairs in front of his desk. “Please, have a seat.”

Sasha settled into one of the chairs and waited for the chief to do the same on the other side of the desk.

He leaned forward, scanned his notes. “I met with former chief of police Luther Holcomb and the county coroner, Burt Johnston. Both remembered the Lenoir case quite vividly. The trouble is I got conflicting stories about you from the two of them.” Billy’s gaze fixed on hers. “I know it’s been a long time and that memories cloud with time, but this is one of those things that shouldn’t be difficult to recall.”

“How can I help, Chief?” Strange, Branch had the same two men on his list this morning. She wondered if he and Brannigan had run into each other.

“There seems to be some question as to when you actually mentioned hearing other voices—besides your parents’—in the house that night.”

A frown tugged at her brow. She was surprised by this particular question. “Chief Holcomb didn’t include a statement from me in the official case file. He didn’t feel my statement was credible. Are you saying you think that was a mistake?”

“Before we talk about my thoughts, did Chief Holcomb explain his reasoning for that decision?” Brannigan asked.

“There was some question as to why I didn’t speak up earlier and the psychiatrist who evaluated me seemed to feel I was making up the whole story.” Hurt and anger twisted inside her.

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