MARI

I leaned over the railing at the top of the steps and listened to the front door close before I turned on a heel and dashed to Pierce’s bedroom. His door was shut, but the handle turned easily, allowing me to sneak into his private space. Didn’t anyone lock anything in this town? On the other side of the room at the far window, I separated two blinds just enough that I could see through them.

He backed his expensive car out of the garage and then used the ...