Beautiful Death (Bella Morté Trilogy Book 1) by L. Dee Walker Read Free Book Online

apart.”
    She swallowed in disgust. “You don’t think that’s what happened to Janet, do you?”
    “In an ordinary world, I’d say no. That’s just disgusting. There is no way he would ever do that. However, look at him. He’s covered in blood and what the fuck is he eating?”
    She looked over at the tent. It looked like a wild animal attacked it. The front was shredded and his bloody handprint seemed to glow in the moonlight. “Yeah, but why? I got an awful feeling.”
    “I know what you mean.”
    Taking one look back at Zach, she turned, running for the tent. It was at the furthest point, so the two had to circle back around the vehicle before they would get to her. She had plenty of time for a quick look and be back before anyone missed her. She ran as fast as she could. “I’m just gonna check on her!”
    Zach couldn’t believe his eyes as he turned, watching her running away. He fought the urge to go with her and just keep getting it. Even though he didn’t want to believe it, Janet was dead. He knew it. She didn’t answer them, and there wasn’t a sound from inside that tent. His head snapped back, watching Todd once more. “Candice, what the fuck are you doing?”
    “I have to check on her!”
    “What am I supposed to do?”
    “Just keep him busy for a few minutes!”
    “Oh sure, just keep the mad psycho busy for a few minutes .” He rolled his eyes. “That’s all.”
    As she reached the tent, she pulled back the shredded flap. Her eyes widened as tears streamed down her face. “ Janet! ”
    Zach heard her scream but didn’t dare take his eyes off Todd. They were moving faster now as if Todd got his step back. “What’s wrong?”
    Todd looked in that direction. Seeing her away from the truck, he went for her. He looked like a new toddler learning how to walk. It was a stagger, step-step, stagger though he was gaining in speed.
    Meanwhile, Candice still paid homage to her best friend as she remembered how they had met.
    The same company where Candice worked hired Janet Torrence on as a temporary worker. When they met, they were instant best friends. Both had wicked stepfathers who abused them, the oldest in the family, and both suffered through rape in high school by the town’s own superstar that could do no wrong.
    They were twisted sisters of fate.
    That was how close they were. With so much in common, it was bound to happen. They ate lunch, took breaks, as well as hung out together after work as well. It didn’t stop there either. They took vacations together, usually with Zach and Candice footing most of the bill, but that was what best friends did. When the office laid Janet off, due to her contract expiring, Candice talked to the boss and got her a permanent spot, just so she didn’t lose her best friend.
    Janet was compassionate: giving her last dollar to someone else, especially if she had it to give and sometimes when she didn’t. Every day people held up signs about how their lives were horrible and needed money to survive. Panhandlers, Candice called them, but Janet never did. They knew her car, lining up like kids to see Santa for the few bucks she offered. Traffic didn’t matter to her; she made sure everyone got something. She was very generous. Many people took advantage of that: especially Todd.
    When the two first met, Janet was hooked on his bad-boy charm and devil may care attitude. After their first meeting and a wild night in bed, he promised her eternity. Candice tried making her see the real Todd, but Janet wouldn’t hear any of it. He was a God in her eyes.
    It only took the bloody scene, for Candice to realize eternity came too quickly. Pieces of Janet were scattered around the tent: hanging off the ceiling, and sliding down the walls. It looked like someone filled her full of dynamite and she imploded.
    It was horrible, and she would have nightmares for the rest of her life. However, the worst part was Janet. There was a jagged hole in the middle of her