When You're Sleeping by Blake Pierce

Author:Blake Pierce [Pierce, Blake]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blake Pierce
Published: 2023-12-22T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

Finn glanced warily around him as he and Amelia followed the security guard up the narrow, creaky cellar stairs. The dim light from the guard's flashlight cast eerie shadows on the rough stone walls, making the hairs on the back of Finn's neck stand up. Amelia's soft breathing was barely audible over the sound of their footsteps on the wooden stairs.

"Here," the guard grunted, pushing open a door to reveal a small side room. Dust motes floated in the air as Finn peered inside, taking in the cluttered shelves and worn carpet. "This is where I keep my things."

"Thanks," Finn said, his voice tight with tension. He turned to face the guard, his eyes pleading. "Listen, we just want to have a look around and speak with Charles Keatings, Edward's brother. We won't cause any trouble, I promise."

The guard hesitated, chewing on his lower lip as he weighed the options. "I could get fired for not removing you two from the premises when I found you in the cellar," he said, his voice gruff with uncertainty.

"Please," Amelia chimed in, her green eyes wide and imploring. "We're just trying to get some answers. We need to find out who killed those women, and to stop it from happening again."

Finn could see the gears turning in the guard's head, his brow furrowed with indecision. He knew that the man was just doing his job, but they needed to find Charles Keatings if they had any hope of cracking this case. It was a risky move, but Finn decided to appeal to the guard's better nature.

"Look, I understand that you're just doing your job," Finn began, his voice calm and steady, despite the nerves gnawing at him. "But we're trying to solve a murder here. Don't you want to help us bring the killer to justice?"

The guard sighed, rubbing the back of his neck as he considered Finn's words. "Alright," he conceded, his voice barely more than a whisper. "But if I get in trouble for this, I'm telling them it was your idea."

"Deal," Finn replied, offering the guard a grateful smile. As they moved to continue their search, Finn couldn't help but feel the weight of responsibility settle onto his shoulders. He was putting this man's job on the line, and he couldn't let that be for nothing.

"Let's find Charles Keatings," he whispered to Amelia, determination burning in his chest. "And let's make sure this was worth it."

"Hey, don't worry about getting in trouble," Amelia chimed in, her voice soft but reassuring. "I'll vouch for you with Edward Keatings. We thought an ongoing crime was taking place, and you were compelled to let us stay with a flash of my badge."

The guard hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement. "Alright. Charles Keatings' room is on the second floor, West Wing - the Purple Room. Just don't make too much noise, okay?"

"Thank you," Amelia said, offering the guard a warm smile.

As Finn and Amelia ventured upstairs, the dimly lit corridor seemed

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