The girls finally reached home in the afternoon. Rose looked worn out. She still could not believe what Evidence had told her at the office. Annabel felt the same kind of tired, but for a different reason. Drake had pounded her so hard that her legs still shook. Her body temperature stayed high, and hunger twisted her stomach. She wanted food, but her weak legs kept her stuck on the couch.

Annabel lay flat with her dress still on. Her handbag and one shoe lay scattered beside the couch. Rose ...