Chapter 16
Nicole gasped. Detective Dawkins stood before her, barely visible in her dark kitchen, pointing a gun at her. She decided not to make any sudden moves. She was still holding the knife in her right hand, discreetly kept to her side. Meanwhile, her left hand held her phone up, providing the little light that made Detective Dawkins visible.
Detective Dawkins spoke first. “I see you have that phone there. Don’t even think about calling anyone or I’ll shoot,” he warned.
Nicole stayed motionless, her eyes fixated on the gun.
Dawkins laughed. “Scared, are ya?” He waved the gun a little in her direction. “You know, you never should have told Bert you solved the murder. He sent Mongelli over with the news,” said Detective Dawkins.
“What did you just place in my refrigerator?”
“Rat
