Her physical condition was improving, but they wanted to be sure she had a safe place to go.

Whitney covered her mouth with both hands.

“What about the other freezer?” I asked.

Hannah looked toward the detective waiting near the elevators.

“Someone from the police department needs to speak with you about that.”

PART 7

Detective Marcus Bell was tall and spoke quietly.

He had photographs in an evidence folder and the weary manner of someone who had learned not to assume the worst or the best before the facts were examined.