At Eleven, She Moved In. At Six, I Changed The Locks.

called the police because family came over?”

“Sheriff’s office,” he corrected, flat as a board. “And no. I was asked to stand by during a civil property dispute.”

That took some of the air out of her.

Not enough.

Richard came up behind her, robe half tied, face puffy with sleep and panic. “This is ridiculous.”

Deputy Collins didn’t even look at him yet.continue reading …