The Loch: A dark psychological thriller with a twist by Heather Atkinson

Author:Heather Atkinson [Atkinson, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-09T22:00:00+00:00

Mike had never felt so low in his entire life as he did right then, locked up in a police cell, his eyes still stinging, unable to stop thinking about Isla’s ponytail tied to the door handle. He couldn’t help but wonder what part of her was going to turn up next. More clothes or more body parts?

He buried his face in his hands and cried, the tears helping irrigate his stinging eyes. If she was dead they may as well lock him up because he wouldn’t be interested in living any longer. He wasn’t going to fight the charges, what was the point? He’d assaulted Wheeler and the guy hadn’t deserved it, he’d always been nice to him and he’d searched his coat on Stewart’s orders. He should have gone for the inspector instead, he was the real asshole.

He looked up when he heard the key turning in the lock of the cell door, blinking rapidly to try and clear his still hazy vision.

“Come to charge me?” Mike asked Stewart.

“No. You’re free to go.”

“What?”

“I spoke to the DCI as well as the CPS and we’ve agreed to drop the assault charge on the grounds that the balance of your mind was disturbed. Wheeler’s unharmed anyway, apart from a few bruises on his back.”

“What does he think about me being let go?”

“He’s in agreement. You’re fortunate he’s a big softie.”

Mike was both humbled and ashamed. “I don’t know what to say.”

“Try thank you and you are expected to apologise to DS Wheeler.”

“Of course. I feel such an ass.”

“You look like one too Mike.” Stewart’s cold mask cracked slightly, allowing some of the warmth to seep out from underneath. “But you had just gone through a massive trauma. One reason we agreed to drop the charges was because we could imagine how we’d react if this happened to our own wives. You must understand though Mike that we have to check every avenue. Finding Isla is our priority and if we have to hurt your feelings to do that then so be it.”

“Yeah, I know. I won’t act like such a dick again, promise.”

“Good and try and ease up on the whisky. Use it to relax by all means but don’t go overboard.”

He nodded wearily. “Message understood.”

“I’ll drive you home. We’re still checking the cottage. Have you got a problem with that Mike?”

He held up his hands. “Nope.”

“Good and consider yourself bloody lucky because there will be no second chances.”

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