Chapter 20
Allen
Even surprise followed by confusion cannot mar Brielle's beauty, and I barely keep myself from closing the distance between us and embracing her.
Instead, I move to the coffee table in front of the couch and unpack my laptop.
"Let me get this fired up so I can take notes while we talk," I tell my audience, and all three nod their acknowledgement and move to take a seat.
It does not escape my notice that Brielle chooses the armchair placed the farthest distance from where I am setting up my impromptu workspace.
"Would anyone like something to drink? Coffee?" the other woman in the room asks, and I smile at her.
"I'll take some water, please."
Detective Tucker asks for coffee.
As her friend moves toward the kitchen Brielle stands suddenly.
"I'll come with you, Mari
