Chapter 12
Marcus had just relaxed in the bath, cold water soaking his bruised body when there was a knock at the door. He looked over to see Angie standing there, tears flowing down her cheeks. He winced as he sat back up.
“Angie? What’s wrong?”
She tried to say something but couldn’t manage to get the words out.
Carefully, Marcus climbed back out of the tub and grabbed a towel, wrapping it around himself. He followed Angie out into the living room. Sheriff Nixon was sitting at the couch on the wall, looking at him. Marcus narrowed his eyes at the man.
“Awful nasty bruise you got there, Stone. What happened?”
“What are you doing in my house, Nixon?”
“There’s been another murder in Charming.”
“What do you want me to do about it?” Marcus asked, looking over at Angie. Somethi
