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Emily offers me a grateful smile as she continues to untangle the necklaces. "Thank you," she says softly, her voice still laden with emotion.
Derek, James, and Michael move away, giving us some privacy. As Emily finishes untangling the necklaces, she steps back, wiping away a tear. I can see Michael looking at Emily as though her pain is affecting him also. “Is there something going on with Michael?”
She looks startled and glances at him. I can sense a subtle change in the atmosphere as Emily's eyes meet Michael's concerned gaze.
Emily takes a deep breath, appearing hesitant yet determined to share her feelings. "Yes," she admits softly. "We've been seeing each other in secret for a while now."
I offer Emily a supportive smile, knowing that revealing their relationship is a significant step. "I'm glad you found someone who can bring you comfort and happiness, especially given the current circumstances."
She nods, her eyes glistening with emotion. "It's been hard to keep it a secret, but we didn't want to cause any additional complications for the team. That's why I was upset that day in the office."
"It's understandable," I say, trying to reassure her. "Sometimes, life throws unexpected challenges our way, and we find solace in unexpected places."
Emily glances back at Michael, who is still watching her with a tender expression. "Yes, exactly. We didn't plan for this, but it happened, and we're navigating it together."
"Take all the time you need," I say, giving her a comforting pat on the shoulder. "I'm sure the rest of the team will understand when the time is right."
Emily nods gratefully, and we move to rejoin the rest of the team in silence. James finally breaks it, his voice determined.
"Are we all okay to proceed with collecting evidence and working on the case like normal?" he asks, looking at each of us.
"I'm ready," Derek replies, his tone steady and resolute.
I nod in agreement. "Yes, let's focus on closing the case."
"We owe it to Mark, and we owe it to ourselves. We can't let this stop us from doing our jobs," Michael chimes in.
Emily wipes away another tear and nods. "You're right. Mark would want us to keep going."
James gives a small nod of approval. "Then let's get to work. We have crimes to solve and murderers to catch."
With a collective nod of agreement, we set everything else aside for the moment and get back to work. The investigation requires our undivided attention, and we are, of course, committed to finding the truth behind Mark's murder. Or at least the truth that Derek, Tristan and I want them to believe.
As a team, we go about our normal routines, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing data meticulously. And all the while the reality and truth of the situation is constantly at the back of my mind.
At the end of the day, Derek drives me back home and drops me off, stating he would be back but had something he needed to do. Which of course he isn’t going to tell me any details about.
As Derek drives away, I step into my rental house, exhaustion starting to weigh down on me. The events of the day, coupled with the pressure of keeping my true involvement in Mark's death a secret, are taking their toll on me. Not to mention that I have officially been awake now for 36 hours straight.
I know Derek has a plan to handle the situation, but it is difficult not to feel slightly anxious about the potential consequences of our actions.
I decide to take another shower to clear my mind and wash away the weariness that is settling into my bones. The hot water feels soothing against my skin, and for a brief moment, I allow myself to forget about the case and the secrets we are keeping.
As I rub the body wash into my skin, my hand brushes my abdomen and my mind drifts to the other matter lingering in the back of my mind. They tampered with my birth control. They have been fucking me for days, knowing that I was ignorant to the fact that I wasn’t covered, because they wanted it that way.
Dare’s words when he came to me in the middle of the night come back to me, that they they will keep fucking me and filling me with their cum until I am round with their babies. They knew what they were doing and what they wanted.
At the time, I had dismissed his words, thinking there wasn’t a chance of it actually happening. But I was wrong. And as I think about the possibility of it, it doesn’t upset me as much as I thought it would.
I know it is too early to take a pregnancy test, but the mere thought that I might be carrying their child makes me excited. As I mentally calculate the days of my cycle, I realize that the creepy psychos may have timed it exactly right.
With a shake of my head, I turn off the shower. That’s a problem for later. I put on a clean night shirt and grab my laptop, making my way to the living room. I need to distract myself until Derek and Tristan return, no matter how long that is.
A sudden knock on the door interrupts my thoughts, making me jump slightly. I frown, finding it strange that someone is actually knocking on my door. I don’t really know anyone here, and Derek and Tristan wouldn't bother with such formalities; they would have their ways of letting themselves in.
I peer through the peephole and see a familiar face – James. My heart sinks at the thought of having to face him again so soon after the emotionally charged day we just experienced.
I take a deep breath, trying to compose myself, before opening the door. James stands there with a weary expression.
