~ MARY ~
Something wasn’t right.
Lying in my bathtub, soaking in a warm bath scented with lavender and rose petals, I tried to let the soothing water calm my frayed nerves. My head was tilted back, eyes closed, soft classical music playing from the speakers, and a glass of cucumber-mint water resting on the edge of the tub. The gentle hum of the inbuilt massage jets added to the tranquil atmosphere, but despite the luxurious setting, my mind was anything but relaxed.
At the back of my closed lids, I analyzed the events of the past week. After I’d called the commissioner, I had expected results. I had been almost sure I’d gotten Jessica and that pigheaded motherfucker aiding her, but somehow, they seemed to have slipped past my fingers. I was beyond pissed, annoyed, and agitated. I blame
