The first thing Anna saw when she woke was the distant highrise behind the blinds of her bedroom window. A few puffy clouds were floating through the clear blue sky. Just enough for picturesque scenery.
Anna sat up, pressing fists to her eye sockets. She rubbed them and let out a groan. “I hate late nights,” she muttered to herself. “If criminals could confine themselves to the afternoons, I"d be very appreciative.”
Gritting her teeth, Anna winced. She tossed her head about to shake out the early morning fog. “Very appreciative,” she whispered. “I might even let a couple go just to prove my point.”
VeryThe flight back from Halifax had been taxing, and though she had been seated the entire time, her muscles ached worse than they would after a long workout. It was a miracle that she didn"
