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She wavered after a few seconds, looking away. “Maria hasn’t seen a client in at least a week. As a matter of fact, I’ve been trying to get in touch with her.”
“Then I need the name and address of the last customer. Now.”
Exhaling, she looked him up and down before clicking on the space bar of her computer. “You’re going to need to speak with my attorney, detective. I refuse to allow my clients to be hassled.”
Montana shifted back. Did she know about the Dom they’d checked out given Destiny’s concern? There was no way of telling. “Then I suggest you get him on the phone immediately. I’m leaving here and getting a warrant to search this establishment.”
“On what grounds?”
“Obstruction of an investigation and knowledge of murderous activities.”
She swallowed, her only indication he’d gotten to her. “My attorney will be here when you arrive.”
“Fair enough.” Montana waited several seconds before turning and walking toward the door. “Just one more question.” He glanced over his shoulder and smiled.
Raising a single eyebrow, she gave him a harsh glare. “Certainly.”
“What about Mark Ramos? He had a personal invite, didn’t he? Or perhaps he works in your organization in another way. You know, keep all the patients from the looney bin in one place.” You bet he’d struck a nerve.
“Detective,” she purred.
“Yes?” He didn’t turn around.
“I’m going to give you a solid piece of advice.”
“And what is that?”
“Don’t fuck with me.”
* * *
Christopher stood still, his mind reeling from the experience with Destiny. He sipped on his drink, a smooth bourbon, and studied her as she gazed out his kitchen window. The sheer white robe molded to her voluptuous form, the thin draping a reminder of her feminine features and porcelain skin. She was beautiful without the usual arrogance.
He exhaled and gripped the glass, bringing to rim to his lips. The taste of the liquor was soothing, yet he remained tense. She had said little since her discipline. While he hadn’t wanted to push her too far, she was more than ready to accept her obedience. She was curious, intrigued by his insatiable desires. He was worried he might lose control.
Destiny shifted and he could see her pained expression as the material brushed across her welts. Perhaps he’d used more force than he should have, but her response was more than he’d anticipated. She wanted more. He walked toward her until he could see his reflection in the plate glass window. The bright moon highlighted the backyard and shimmering pool. She seemed to be studying the landscaping, drinking in what could be her new surroundings.
“What are you thinking, sweet Skyler?”
She lowered her head, a slight smile crossing her face. “Why you chose me.”
“Why? I think you know why,” he whispered after consideration. The connection between them was formidable, unfounded. She was the woman he’d seen in visions for months. The ‘why’ was something else. He was drawn to her as she was to him. Unseen forces? Perhaps. While he wasn’t a religious man, their meeting had to be about karma.
“I thought I did.” She darted a quick look and hid behind her glass of wine.
“You do. You’re terrified of your thoughts and decisions. Your needs.”
“I’m terrified I’m losing my mind.”
Christopher laughed. She was fresh and powerful in her own right. He flanked her side, gazing out at what he’d taken for granted since he purchased the house. He didn’t care about the exterior. He wasn’t a homebody and had little need for entertaining. His alone time was far too important. “You’re finding your soul.”
The words seemed to startle her. She turned toward him, her eyes twinkling in the dimness. “I’m not the woman everyone thinks that I am.”
“Are any of us who we portray ourselves to be?”
She shook her head. “No. That I know well from my patients. We all hide behind masks, some thicker than others. We perform on a day to day basis for our family, our jobs and the people we love. For many, madness is a viable option then dealing with what has become the norm.”
“How sad yet profound. Why does anyone bother any longer?”
