Renee’s POV I march over to my desk and begin to yank the drawers open. Papers fly up in the air around me. I know I have my original sketches somewhere. All the designers are still in the board room comforting Mia so they aren’t here to see me go crazy, though they would all be acting the same
“I’m asking Renee, not you Mia,” Eric says tersely and Mia closes her jaw. She looks at me with a smug look. The ball is in my court. I could tell the truth and have this go to court, spending a fortune that I don’t have with incriminating evidence, or I could lie and have Eric think I destroyed s
Renee’s POV “Goodnight Mommy,” Debbie says as she brings her pink comforter right up to her chin. I lean against the door frame and blow her a kiss. I flick off the light switch and leave the door open a crack. She’s so innocent, I hope she never has to break into her exes house to retrieve stole
I exhale. I’m alone. Who knew breaking and entering could be so easy? I move about more freely, checking every nook and cranny but careful to put everything back in its place. Since Eric isn’t home, I check the bedroom anyways, just to be sure. I look through the dressers but find nothing exce
Renee’s POV I almost slam the door shut behind me forgetting that Debbie is asleep upstairs. I shut the door slowly and quietly, but my insides are screaming at me and my breathe is at a rapid fire. Unable to remain still, I stride across the foyer and take the stairs two at a time to my bedroo
I throw the sheets off of me and crouch down next to the bed collecting my papers. Today is the day I prove to everyone at Blue Moon Group that I’m not some cheap liar who copies other people. Especially from Mia. Motivated with a new sense of determination, I get ready for the day. I dress in m
Renee’s POV Mrs. Hazels face is ashen. “Renee, I’m so sorry,” she says in a single breath and gently closes the door behind her. My heart thumps in my chest. My head jumps to conclusions but can’t land on any. Last time Eric took her, that’s unlikely this time because he’s at work and would hav
I doubt whatever car took her brought her home, but maybe they came by and Debbie took something that can indicate where she went. Before the car is fully at a stop, I throw it into park and race to the front door. I struggle with the lock, cursing under my breath. Finally the key gets inserted
He opens the glass window separating us and hands me a sack full of cash. It’s heavy like it’s filled with bricks and I sling it over my shoulder. Andrew follows me out the door, we ignore the concerned eyes glued to us as we leave.No one says a word. The only sound is the swooshing of a machine co
Eric’s POV “What is it?” Andrew asks picking up on my sudden shift in energy. Eric, Eric. Renee’s voice echoes in my head.“I hear Renee,” I stammer, I touch my head as though I’m touching her. “I can’t hear her,” I repeat. Andrew looks at me like I’m crazy and I know I might sound that way but thi
“How much do you want?” I ask, if it’s money they’re after then they can have it all. This time Dan bends down next to me. He takes his finger and lifts my chin so my eyes meet him. It looks like he has two heads and I struggle to decide which one to focus on.“We need Eric’s banking information and
Renee’s POV Eric’s father eyes widen in surprise. I blow some hair out of my face but it doesn’t do much and wet curls still stick to my sweaty forehead. I strain to listen to hear what the other person on the end of the line says.Something tells me, Eric’s father, what was his name again? Isn’t
“Meet me at our spot,” I tell Andrew before hanging up and throw the car into reverse. I hear the awe of children and cursing if parents as my car speeds out of the lot.Twenty minutes later, I spot Andrew at the woods where we meet when we need to talk privately. I explain my last interaction with
Eric’s POVIt’s happening again. It has to be. I crack my neck. I knew I was pushing her too hard. I jam my phone back in my pocket.It’s not like she couldn’t handle the pressure. She’s stronger than she gives herself credit for. But maybe it’s just me she couldn’t tolerate. That’s why she left bef
Consciousness creeps slowly throughout my being, bringing with it a spreading of pulsating pain. I groan. Big mistake. My head explodes with pain, my vision is instantly blinded by bursts of red and orange.“Oh Renee, you’re waking up!” A familiar voice squeaks causing bile to rise up in my throat f
Renee’s POV Okay. I officially have no idea where I am. My GPS has taken me completely off any main roads, and away from any sort of civilization.I’ve checked the location Natalie has sent me at least twenty times and apparently it’s correct. I’m just glad my GPS is still connected to the interne
I should text him that I’ll be a tad late for our second session of therapy today. I wonder if a therapist ever had a client where the husband and brother have seen the private parts of the wife but it was to ensure protection of a child because an ex-lover and the father is plotting a murderous att