KATY

Don’t look at me that way.

Pierce said not to break into any more houses. He didn’t say I couldn’t stop by and chat with a friend.

I waited for a passing car to turn the corner onto Main Street and then crossed the road walking closer to the ocean. If someone saw me, hopefully, they would assume I was out for an evening stroll.

Anyway, Pierce never said not to talk to my friends. Even if said friend is the local mobster. Next ...