Deadly Desires and Killer Instincts by Angela C. Blackmoore

Author:Angela C. Blackmoore [Blackmoore, Angela C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-10-31T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

After leaving Gloria’s house, Abby made her way to her car and called Gabe to let him know everything that had been going on. At the end, she was in tears as she described finding Demsey cold form leaning up against the tree with a look of terror and fear on his face.

“Are you sure you can drive, Abby?” Gabe asked carefully. “I think you need to stay there and let me come get you.”

“I don’t want to stay here,” she said. “I’ll meet you at Becky’s café. I can make it that far.”

“Okay, I’m leaving now,” Gabe answered. “I love you, stay safe.”

Abby sniffled a reply, hanging up and then took a deep breath before starting her car. She made her way carefully back into town and then parked on the street outside of Becky’s café without even noticing the beauty of the tree-lined lane covered with snow.

She decided to stay in her car rather than go in, not really wanting company right now. She loved her friend Becky, but didn’t think she could relate the story again. At least, not now. A few minutes later, Gabe’s massive truck pulled up behind her and he came bounding out almost tripping on the snow before making his way to the driver’s side of the PT Cruiser and opening the door.

Abby fell into his arms as he reached out for her, whispering into her ear as she cried. “It’s okay, Abby, I’m here now.”

They stayed like that for a few minutes before Abby got control of herself, finally looking up into Gabe’s eyes. “I’m sorry, Gabe,” she said. “I was doing okay until I called you.”

“Don’t worry,” Gabe said while helping Abby out of her car. “Come on, I’ll take you home.”

They drove in silence with Abby’s hand curled around Gabe’s and leaning against his shoulder. She let it go when he needed it, but immediately trapped it back when she could. They rode in silence for the short time it took to get to the bridge. Abby was just beginning to relax when she realized there were a few cars parked in front of their house. None of which she recognized.

Both of them tensed, looking at the small group of people standing on the porch and Hazel looking out through the screen with a disapproving frown on her face.

“What’s going on?” Abby asked as Gabe’s truck rolled to a stop. She got out with Gabe, and recognized three of the people that turned around. Rachel and Rick Clawson were standing next to Ruby Anderson and another man who was carrying a briefcase.

The man she didn’t recognize had a weaselly, narrow face. Abby thought he was either an accountant or a lawyer but his identity was confirmed Ruby said “that’s her” to him, and he pulled out some paperwork, walking toward her with a purpose.

Gabe began to step in front of her, but Abby put her hand on his arm and shook her head at him, letting the man close.

“Mrs. Abby Morgan?” the man asked in a robot voice.

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