On the right side is a shoddy-looking metal staircase that leads to a small window in the roof.
Perfect.
After checking my surroundings, I head into the alley and jump to grab the bars, then pull myself up until my feet can balance on the first ledge. I climb to the top and take a breather before I crawl onto the roof and lift myself over the window so I can peek through.
Maybe this isn’t the smartest idea I’ve ever had.
After all, Sunny Reed isn’t exactly known for her forgiving nature, and our entire family has already seen what she can do to people if they ever get in her way.
She will kill anyone who tries.
Not that I have any intention of stopping whatever it is she’s doing here. I just want to know … want to find out more about her… want to see what lies behind the silent killer …
Curiosity killed the cat.
But this cat is chasing another feline in a desperate attempt to find out why she disappeared.
And if that means putting myself in harm’s way—her way—then so be it.
Sunny
The momentthe door handle is jiggled, I lower my mask, raise my gun, and wait.
The metal screeches as the door opens, and a man looks up at me.
“Don’t shoot.”
He slides the door open farther, carrying a body that has its hands tied together behind its back.
“I brought you what you wanted.”
I still click the safety off.
He shivers. “Don’t kill me. Please. I did what you asked.”
“Is he alive?” I ask.
“Yes.”
“Prove it.”
“I drugged him with some of Perry’s stuff,” the man explains. “But he’ll wake up any minute now. You’ll see.”
He pulls him to the middle of the warehouse by his shirt, ripping it in the process as he dumps the guy in front of me. He kicks the guy a couple of times until a groan finally emanates from the body.
Good.
He looks up at me. “I did my part. Now please …”
I stare at him through the two round mesh holes in my black bunny mask, wondering if he can see the depth of my murderous cravings. If he even knows it’s me behind the mask.
If he knows I’ll eventually come for all of them.
“Fine. I’ll spare your boyfriend. Now get the fuck out of here,” I growl.
He nods a few times, then turns around and bolts out the door.
I am too forgiving, but I guess I’ll let him have his peace while it lasts. After all, this little toy will keep me busy.
