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But in my own way, I already know. I know what he’s capable of. And there’s a very small, very secret part of me that loves the way Alistair would kill to protect me. It’s difficult to admit. I was brought up in a home with peace posters on the walls. Violence isn’t the answer, I’d always thought. But what about now, when violence is the only possible answer? When getting rid of Jeff is the only way to keep my family and me safe?
Even so, I know that watching the clip will damage our relationship. It’ll show me an ugly side of Alistair that I’ll never be able to erase. How much denial is healthy? I keep flip-flopping between wanting to know and burying my head in the sand. If I’m moving in with Alistair, I need to know what I’m getting myself into, right?
I’m about to press play when I change my mind and hit delete, and the message disappears.
This is just the very beginning of our story, and I’ve decided that I’ll get to know Alistair Ravenscroft in my own time, on my own terms.
And as far as Jeff Bates goes, something he said that horrible day comes back to me, loud and clear as a bell. I’ll remember it every time I think of him.
No body, no crime.
The cleaner took care of that.
I hear the doorbell chime. I put my phone down, pull on my robe, and go to the front door to meet Dr. Sandringham.
