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“I want to question them. Find outwhythey dropped their complaints and see if I can dig up any dirt on Professor Parker.”
“Bastard had Kaye tied to a chair, while he strangled her.” Saliva floods my mouth and bile rises in the back of my throat. “Seems like that could shut someone up.”
“Exactly why I want to talk to them.” Mitzy props her chin in her hand and stares at the pictures of the women.”
Kaye has no idea how close she came to never coming home again.
TWENTY-TWO
Kaye
After Zeb drops me off,I want to check in on my friends. I knock on Carmen’s door, my knuckles rapping against the wood.
“Who is it?” Carmen’s crystal clear voice calls out.
“It’s Kaye.”
“Oh, come in.”
Carmen and Rosalie lounge on the couch, reading books. They pause to look up at me, their faces warm and welcoming
“What’s up?” Carmen asks.
“I just wanted to check on you guys,” I reply. “And see how you were doing.”
“Oh, we’re alright,” Rosalie interjects, her voice light and melodic. “Just reading and passing the time. What about you?”
I do a slow spin, checking out Carmen’s quarters. “Looks like they didn’t get fancy on the decor. It’s a mirror image of mine and just as plain.” I glance at the furnishings and grin. The furniture’s functional, but utilitarian and in the same uninspired beige palate.
“I guess they spent all their money on all the high tech stuff and don’t have any left for interior decorating.” Carmen pats the cushion next to her. “Come, have a seat and tell us what you’ve been up to all day with Zeb.”
“It wasn’t all day.” I sit beside Carmen, feeling a little embarrassed. “He gave me a tour.”
Carmen and Rosalie exchange glances before Carmen speaks. “That’s it? No romantic strolls? Stolen kisses?”
I shake my head and laugh. “No, nothing like that, but we had fun talking and getting to know each other better.”
Rosalie grins knowingly and nudges me with her elbow. “So, what did you two talk about? Anything juicy?”
I glance away, suddenly very interested in the pattern of the carpet beneath my feet. “Oh you know—stuff. Nothing special really. Just normal conversation.” I shrug nonchalantly, trying to play it off as no big deal when really my heart is pounding out of my chest at the thought of telling them more details of our conversations.
“Well whatever it was,” Carmen says, “it must have been interesting from that blush on your face. Don’t worry though, we won’t pry too much.” She winks as she leans back against the couch cushions and picks up her book again.
Rosalie follows suit and a wave of relief washes over me. Or at least it does until Carmen shuts her book and tosses a pillow at me.
“Come on, you have to spill. Tell us about the night you spent with him.”
Rosalie puts down her book and gives me a most innocent look. Her eyes glint with mischief and she shares a knowing look with Carmen.
“Nothing happened.” I roll my eyes and sit next to Carmen, trying to play it cool.
“Nothing?” Rosalie’s eyes widen. She leans in, her voice an excited whisper. “Really? Not even a little bit of something?”
I shake my head and feel the heat of embarrassment rise to my cheeks. I was hoping she didn’t notice.
“If nothing happened, then why was Rafe ready to kill Zeb when he saw him leaving your room this morning?” Rosalie’s innocent look turns into a smirk as she raises her eyebrows expectantly.
My stomach drops at her words and I resist the urge to bury my head in my hands.
