Dark Memories by Sandra Owens & D. Falls
Author:Sandra Owens & D. Falls [Owens, Sandra & Falls, D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780999786499
Published: 2019-03-25T18:30:00+00:00
Chapter Eleven
Harry was a few steps behind Zach and Kali, and her heart melted at the sight of the little girlâs hand in her fatherâs big one as they walked toward the Dark Falls Police Department. At the door Kali stopped and looked back. She held out her hand, and panic surged through Harry. From only the few hours sheâd spent with Kali this morning, she already liked Zachâs daughter too much. And she didnât want the trust she saw in Kaliâs eyes. Sheâd failed Abbie. What if she failed Kali?
Arresting the perverts who preyed on the innocent was her contribution to finding justice for children like Abbie and Kali. She would do everything in her power to protect the powerless, but the role of confidant and healer belonged to others.
Because she couldnât ignore the small hand reaching for her, Harry took it.
âIâm scared.â
She smiled down at Kali. âRemember, youâre a big girl and very brave. You can do this. Your daddy and I will stay with you.â
âI wish Ollie could have come with me.â
âI know, sweetie, but heâll be waiting for you when you get home.â The dog had become her security blanket, and the tears sheâd shed this morning when told she couldnât bring him had Harry almost crying with her. Zach, too. Sheâd seen him blinking his eyes as he turned away.
The idea to bribe Kali with a girl fort had been because of Abbie. Building a fort with blankets was something she and Abbie used to do when they were little. After Abbie had returned home, sheâd started building them again and disappearing inside. Harry thought a blanket fort offered her sister two things. She felt safer in them, and she could hide from her family, avoiding their worried looks and questions.
When they reached the third floor and the elevator door opened, Eve was there, waiting for them. She smiled. âGood morning, Kali. I donât know if you remember me from last night, but my name is Eve.â
âI saw you,â Kali said. âDo you work here?â
âI do. Weâre going in this room over here.â She led them into the meeting room. âWould you like something to drink? Water or a soda? Or maybe a hot chocolate?â
âCan I have a hot chocolate?â
Eve glanced at Zach. âI should have asked first. Is that okay?â
âYes.â
Harry walked over to the counter. âCoffee, Zach?â
âPlease.â
She made the hot chocolate and coffees, then carried them to the table. Zach was seated next to Kali with Eve across from them. Harry took the seat on the other side of Kali, hoping that sitting between her and Zach would help Kali feel safe.
âWe need to ask you some questions, Kali,â Eve said.
âI know. Daddy and Delaney explained that I have to tell the police what happened to me.â Zach put his arm around her shoulder and smiled down at her, getting a smile back. âDelaney said I can do this because Iâm brave.â
âYouâre the bravest person I know, Baby Girl.â
Kali sat up straighter. âI told you, Iâm not a baby.
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