PART 3 OF 16
TRUST ITSELF BECAME EVIDENCE
Mavenlus DeskFICTION
Dominic trusted him more than almost anyone alive.
But tonight, trust itself had become evidence.
“And Vincent?”
“Yes?”
“Nobody knows what the girl noticed.”
Vincent glanced toward Ellie.
“Understood.”
Dominic looked at Clare.
She was trembling.
“You and Ellie are staying here tonight.”
Clare’s fear returned instantly.
“Sir, please. She didn’t mean—”
“This isn’t punishment.”
Dominic lowered himself until he was closer to Ellie’s height.