“What’s going on,” Lynn asked when Alexis stepped into Calista’s bedroom. Calista had fallen asleep in Lynn’s arms while watching Sleeping Beauty, but Lynn was still wide awake.
“The crime scene is finishing up in the living room and Katie’s in the bathroom. Lynn, we can’t stay here.” Alexis crossed the floor, stepping over the Barbie dolls and teddy bears scattered across Calista’s bedroom. “That box…It was meant for you, not Katie.”
“What!” Lynn fought the urge to set bolt right, but she did not want to wake Calista. “How do you…”
“There was a note attached. It said ‘Katie was fun, but…’” Alexis inhaled before continuing, “‘But Lynn will be so much…sweeter to claim.’”
“Oh my God.” Lynn could feel the bile rise in her throat as she fought to stay calm. Calista stirred in her arms, ope
