somew

like syrup lac

e was wearing a silk robe that cost more than Aurelia's car. She he

ia said. She was tired.

juice. Her eyes flicked to the battered suitcase. "Didn'

ove. She just tilted her head and signaled to the he

bag," Dom

a recognized the older one, Miller. He used to drive

d, her grip tightening on her sui

Dominique said with a shrug. "And let's be h

ister," Aur

" Dominique correcte

it from Aurelia's hand with enough force to make her s

. Scrubs. A stethos

nts with the toe of her slipper. "God,

g too," Domi

the canvas bag on

d, pulling back.

hed the bag from her shoulde

the photo frame, and a

hing else hit the floor. It rolled in a small

ire ring surrou

in the foyer

th caught in her throat. She had nev

her mouth in a performance worthy of an Oscar. "Pr

Her voice sounded thin to her own

ushing in from the living room. She stared at the ring w

said, looking at Miller. "

ing at the floo

r phone. "I'm recording

you file a police report, it goes on my rec

t was a cold, sharp smile. "You tried to ruin my

g on the floor. The side pocket zipper was

t through the tension. Tires

ront doors

whispered, her eyes gleaming

one but him. She could handle the police. She could handle h

elty she wasn'