Detective Raina sat across from Amy Newton at the downtown police station They were using there instead of the usual place of their normal assigned station because detective Harris felt like someone from that station was a mole Amy’s hands trembled around a tissue wet with her tears “The last time I spoke with John was two weeks ago” Amy sniffed “I…I blocked his number, wouldn’t take calls or text messages from him. After our breakup, I just couldn’t talk to him anymore” “Before the breakup did you notice anything suspicious with John? Maybe calls he wouldn’t let you hear? Meetings he didn’t talk about. Anything unusual?” “I cheated on him” Amy voice came out low “My high school lover had just returned to Zyrai from abroad-John deserved better…” Tears trickled down Amy Newton eyes Raina adjusted in the seat, she wanted to hear something else Something that could connect to who John was working with “…When I heard the news, I felt so angry with myself for not being

Raina sat alone with the case file She exhaled deeply, shutting her eyes as Amy’s interrogation replayed in her head There was lot of missing pieces to put together Five days since John’s death Five days since they had been on the case with no tangible lead Work distracted her from her reality, it distracted her from her past and kept her mind in the present It was yet another day to head home, but home was not home to Raina anymore, she had no one to return home to A memory of the strange man that she had spent the night with in the hotel returned That night with the stranger was peaceful, for the first time in months she slept without thinking about her late husband Raina stood up from the chair, she shrugged on her jacket She was done for the day Detective Harris too had nothing on his end from the interrogation with commander Dane Giving up was not an option for Raina, she only needed an evening reset for work tomorrow As she stepped out of the downtown station, the c

In a dark penthouse office, lit by a single lampSmoke curled in the air from the cigarettes hanging between the fingers of the DonHe leaned back in his leather chair, leg crossed “The detective had another interrogation out of the station, off record, my intel says they still have nothing” “As expected” Kendra smiled a little, satisfied “Amy knows nothing, John did not tell her a thing”“Good. Then I guess we have nothing to bother about-your friend?” the Don asked“She dies today” Kendra repliedThe Don nodded, approval “Well, I must say you covered this well- next time don’t mess with my shipment”“Understood. I won’t let you down again, boss” Kendra repliedAs Kendra walked out of the study, she felt fulfilledEverything was working out just fineSoon the detective would give in and stop the investigation, then she would know she fully won“Kendra” he called herShe paused“Win this. Make the police quit. Once the case dies… Tara dies. That’s your closure for what Tara did to y

Kendra’s laugh sounded through the room “Did you hear me?” she leaned low to Tara so she is face to face with her “I am going to kill you so you never stand between me and Zayn” Tara gritted her teeth as she jerked forward to attack Kendra Instincts urged her to fight, to headbutt, to claw but the ropes sucked her back into the chair, biting into her skin She was no where close enough to at least nod Kendra with her head Instead her wrist suffered for it “You can’t do anything, Tara” Kendra whispered, smiling “Happy death day” Kendra returned to the table to prepare the injection tube Kendra’s hands moved, like she had rehearsed a thousand times Tara’s pulse hammered in her ears Kendra was not playing “You think you’re clever, don’t you?” Kendra’s voice was low “You have no idea how much you ruined my life. Do you even understand what you took from me, Tara?” Tara swallowed hard, trying to steady herself “Kendra, you’re making a mistake. You don’t need to

Tara’s heart pounded as the video on Kendra’s tablet endedKendra smirked. She reached forward and slid the tablet out of Tara’s hands like she was taking candy from a childKendra’s voice was sweet, almost mocking “It will start trending soon"Tara felt the floor shift beneath her feetTrending?Like for the world to see?It will ruin her reputation, make her to lose respect and faceBring shame to her familar nameWell, either way she was not leaving there aliveKenra was so sure of that“Kendra” that was the only words Tara could say, she was devasted, speechless, tiredShe just wanted it to end alreadyKendra locked the tablet and dropped it on the table“You know, Tara” she began, pacing slowly “I wasn’t always like this. I was normal once. Happy, even. I had Zayn. I had peace”Kendra stopped and turned “You ruined that”Tara blinked “Kendra, please. I did not known you and Zayn were dating, I am sorry-”Kendra lifted her hand sharply, silencing her“Zayn left me for you. After h