Psychic Visions 08-Now You See Her... by Dale Mayer Read Free Book Online Page B

child and show yourself.”
    “I’m not a child.” She dropped her energy guard and showed herself. “It’s been a long time since I was a child – if I ever was.”
    And something in her voice must have gotten through to him for he stared at her hard for a moment then gave a clipped nod. “Then stop disappearing and running away.”
    “I’m being hunted,” she said sarcastically. “Maybe that doesn’t mean anything to you, but I’d kinda like to stay alive, thanks.”
    “I got that. But if you’re going to hide from those trying to help you, how far do you think you’re going to get?”
    She hated the truth of his words, but trust wasn’t something she did easily. “What do you think happened here?” She motioned to the bathroom, deliberately not mentioning the body at her feet. She had no trouble recognizing Brennan. Simone had talked about him for years, even sending Tia photos, but Tia hadn’t actually met the man as he hadn’t been home last night – deliberate choice on their part. The less people who knew she was here the better.
    Not that her attempt to keep him out of this mess had done anything for him.
    “She either was attacked by him or someone else came in and killed him but she got away. Or she killed him then left.”
    But Tia was already shaking her head. “She wouldn’t have killed him. They had arguments like any relationship, but she’d never kill anyone. She was a nurse. She lived to help people.”
    “Let’s say I believe you for the moment, what do you think happened here?”
    “I think I made a mistake and somehow someone followed me to her place and went after her. She might have had a warning considering she packed a few things. Simone is very street smart.” She’d have disappeared by now. Chances were good Tia wouldn’t ever see her friend again. As long as Simone was free and clear, Tia would be happy for her.
    Her heart tripped over the thought of Simone not being free. Could she have been taken? She was a beautiful woman and she was Tia’s friend. She didn’t know if the asshole would do anything to Simone or if he’d keep her as part of his living collection. If so, maybe then Tia could get to her and save her before it got too bad. As long as she was still alive, she could heal. But Tia had to find her and save her. If she hadn’t been taken then there was no finding her. She had street smarts. She’ll find you – if she cares to .
    She walked out of the bathroom and collapsed down on the side of Simone’s bed. “I suppose the cops will be all over the place now.”
    “In a few minutes, yes.”
    “And you have to stay here?”
    “Not for the whole mess of things about to happen, but I will have to for at least an hour or so.”
    She nodded. It was just setting in. Simone had lost Brennan and she had lost Simone. She stared dry-eyed at her present life and didn’t like the look of it. The future was even more depressing. Shit.
    “You can go into my truck and wait. Don’t let them see you. Oh wait, damn it. What about your fingertips. Do you leave prints?”
    She nodded absently. “I do but I haven’t touched anything.” She straightened. “Oh, but I did earlier.”
    He nodded, his tone serious as he said, “We might need to take your prints to compare to the ones here.”
    A broken laugh escaped her. “No, you won’t need to. You’ll run the prints and mine will come up.”
    “Come up for what?” He walked to stand in front of her, effectively caging her in case she tried to bolt.
    Only she had no plans to bolt. She was just realizing what kind of trouble she was in. Stefan might not be able to save her this time.
    “Just how much trouble are you in?”
    “Prison type of trouble,” she said shortly. “Maybe.”
    “What did you do?”
    “I escaped a place where I was supposed to stay. Only I was a prisoner. When I had an opportunity, I ran and never looked back,” she said softly. “With my prints all over the place, they might