Page 63 of Life To My Flight

Cleo stayed next to Silas, but I could tell he wanted over here with a ferociousness that I definitely didn’t need right now.

Detective Rector came to our sides, and I spoke. “Um, Officer Morrison, would you mind coming over here, out of the entrance, so I can discuss a few things with you?”

Tunnel’s eyes hit mine, and I felt like a mouse being eyed by a hawk.

At first glance, he didn’t seem that imposing, but man oh man, the look in his eyes right now could peel paint off of a brand new car.

I gulped. “Please?”

He reluctantly let Audrey drop to her feet and guided her into the corner of the building where there were two walls at our back.

Then he said one word. “Start.”

I looked at Audrey, confirmed that she wanted me to continue, and started to tell him what had happened.

“Audrey was sexually assaulted tonight on her way to her car after work,” I started.

He froze, his eyes filleting me open with the horror.

“Another male nurse that was leaving for the night heard the commotion and walked up on the act taking place. The assailant abandoned her on the asphalt, and was unable to be apprehended. Your sister was penetrated vaginally, and she has superficial defensive wounds on her hands, arms, legs, and knees. The assailant was interrupted during the act, so he wasn’t able to ejaculate. Audrey did tell me the assailant wore a condom. She’s physically fine, other than a few minor scrapes and bruises. However, she has an appointment with a rape counselor tomorrow morning at nine,” I explained to the man softly.

Detective Rector listened to my explanation stoically.

I’d have thought he was unaffected it if wasn’t for the anger glossing over his eyes.

“Audrey,” Tunnel’s voice broke. “Oh, Audrey. I’m so sorry.”

Audrey kept her head down.

“Tunnel, can I stay with you for a few days?” She whispered brokenly.

Tunnel agreed quickly. “Mina and Dee would love to meet you.”

I hadn’t any idea who those two were, nor their family situation, but I could tell both of them were pleased. “Take me home, please.”

As they walked towards Tunnel’s truck, I breathed a sigh of relief that she wouldn’t be alone.

“The paperwork?” Detective Rector asked.

I closed my eyes and leaned my head back against the brick wall.

“Faxed to your office,” I answered tiredly.

“You okay?” He asked.

I opened my eyes and looked at him.

“Fucking peachy.”

He grinned. “Maybe you’ll fit in after all.”

Chapter 12

They have boobs.

-Things men know about women.

Rue

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