Chapter Six
Idris didn’t return to the hotel. Darlene eventually gave up once the sun set. She was paranoid about running into Vivica, who had been lying suspiciously low since Rebecca’s death. Mark drove her back to the book store, where she left her car.
Before Darlene got out of the car, Mark stopped her. His hands on her wrist made her think of last night and what they had done together. She flinched and pulled her hand away.
“Listen, Darlene, I know you’re worried about Idris, but you should consider moving on.”
“Why are you telling me this now?”
Different emotions crossed Mark’s face before he suddenly decided on what he wanted to say. “Because I care about you.”
Darlene opened the door of his car and left, shutting it swiftly behind her. She suddenly wished, wildly for a momen
