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He’s gone before either of us can respond, and my eyes find Victor’s. “I really don’t like this.”
“So you said, but I have to agree. This feels like an escalating pattern if we’re to assume those packages were being sent anonymously.”
I grunt. “She has a stalker.”
“Possibly, but it’s not like we can just ask her since we’re not supposed to know that information.” Our eyes flicker to Dani, Maya, and Jason. “We’ll stay with her while she talks to the cops. Hopefully, she’ll let it slip and we can dig deeper into it.”
“And if not, then Ben will say something and we still can.”
He nods. “Let’s tell her they’re here so she can prepare herself.”
I don’t follow him right away, my eyes moving back to Dani’s car.
Something definitely doesn’t feel right about this, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my twenty-seven years of life, it’s not to ignore gut feelings.
Chapter Eleven
Dani
I’ll be the first to admit I’m freaking out a little bit right now.
Who the hell am I kidding?
I’m freaking the hell out.
The presents, emails, and letters were one thing, but this? This feels dangerous, and for the first time since I started receiving the anonymous messages and gifts, I’m scared.
I really didn’t think there was anything to worry about. I thought it was just an overzealous fan who was good with a computer, but as I stare at my destroyed car, I know Maya was right.
This isn’t okay.
“Okay, Miss Williams, the head of security has filled us in on what he knows. I’d like to hear from you what happened.”Officer Ellsworth offers me a soft smile, and it makes me like the woman even more. Her tone tells me she’s a take no shit person, but she also takes the time to show me empathy for what I’m going through.
It’s more than I can say about her partner, Officer Stone. All he’s done is sneer at me—and that’s when he’s not openly checking me and Maya out.
Fucking perv.
“I left for work around seven tonight. When I was finished, I went out to eat with Andrés and Victor at the Jukebox Junction diner off Old Highway 41. I parked in the same spot I always do and headed inside. I called Maya when I made it to my apartment at 1:13, according to her phone.” I gesture to each of them when I speak about them. “Then I texted Andrés, Jason, and Victor, asking them to come over so we could discuss something.”
“At two o’clock in the morning?” Officer Stone lifts a brow, practically leering at me now. “In my experience, the only texts that are sent at that time of night usually don’t have anything to do with talking.”
“Officer Stone, if you’re going to continue to make inappropriate comments, then you can wait in the car.” Officer Ellsworth squares up her shoulders, staring down the man who’s at least a foot taller than her. “And I will be reporting this when we get back to the station.”
The officer’s face flushes red with anger. “Do you know what she does for her ‘work,’ Officer Ellsworth? Why don’t you tell her so she knows you brought this on yourself?”
My eyebrows shoot up, growls spilling from Victor and Andrés as they take a step toward the asshole. I hold up my hand to stop them before focusing my attention on the douche.
“I’m not sure my career choice has anything to do with what’s happening, but I’m not ashamed of what I do, Officer Stone.” Ioffer him a saccharine smile. “But the fact that you know what I do for a living is telling in and of itself. Whether or not Officer Ellsworth makes a report on your behavior, I can assure you I’ll be making a complaint.”
I focus on Officer Ellsworth, dismissing the other officer. He’s not worth my time, and I have no issues with letting him know that. “I work as a camgirl at Behind the Lens. I went in to record a live video tonight. I can log onto my site so you can get a better idea of the timeline if you need me to.”
“The chief is going to be pissed when he finds out there’s a porn star living in his daughter’s building. We already know why this happened. I don’t know why we’re bothering with this since it’s your own fault,” Officer Stone mumbles, glaring at me.
I scoff. “He’s aware I live here and what I do for a living. As is the board. It’s not something I hide. It’s not like I’m a prostitute bringing back Johns to my apartment. I pay my rent just like everyone else. But I’m glad to know you go around blaming victims for the crimes committed against them. That will also go into my complaint. Why don’t you keep going? Something tells me you’ll just keep giving me more to add.”
“Go to the fucking car, Officer Stone.” Officer Ellsworth points at the awaiting cruiser, lifting a brow when he doesn’t immediately move. “Are you ignoring an order from a commanding officer, Stone?”
The officer’s sneer only grows as he stares at his fellow officer, but he finally grunts. “No. That’s fine. You waste your time here while I take a nap.”
