When the Lights Go Out, the Vows Get Tested in the Dark

Erin raised her hand in a small wave. “Thank you for letting us in.”

The deputy nodded once, not unfriendly, just doing the job. The badge on his chest flashed. The weight of that little piece of metal felt like a threat even when it wasn’t.

Inside, Erin took in the house with one slow scan. Not like a detective looking for dirt—more like a nurse checking continue reading …