Dark Justice – Catherine Lee

There was blood, so much blood, all over her face and hands. Her eyes were closed. I thought she was dead.” Cooper had no words, so he just listened. “I called an ambulance and held her until it arrived. I called Bonnie, as well. It was only a week after the first attack. I had Bonnie’s number in my phone, talked to her a number of times already about the case. Anita had given a good account of the first attack.

She’d been angry that someone could do that to her, he seemed like a nice young kid, she said. He’d warned her not to talk, said he’d come back and cut out her tongue if she did, but she didn’t believe him. God knows what warning he gave the second time, but it worked. She hasn’t said a single word.

“Sometimes a person with psychogenic mutism starts talking again, sometimes they don’t. I keep wondering, hoping, that if we catch the bastard she might not be so frightened anymore. She might come back to me. I live for the day my wife speaks to me again.” “Is there a reason she’s in the secure area?” Cooper asked. “Does she wander off?” “She barely leaves her room,” said Flynn. “I thought she’d feel safer in that part of the home. There’s more staff, less chance of anyone just walking in.”

“Good call,” said Cooper. “I don’t know if it helps. She’s never said, obviously.” “Does she communicate in other ways? Write things down, maybe?” Flynn shook his head. “It’s like she’s shut down, given up on life. I’ve learnt to read her expressions, so I know if she’s particularly happy or sad. We’ve figured a few things out over the years. The staff say she eats a lot better when I’m there, and she enjoys a glass of wine.

I buy the bottles with the alcohol removed; the doctor thinks that’s best. You want another beer?” “No, I’ve got to get going,” said Cooper, suddenly feeling very guilty for the family waiting for him at home. “Early start in the morning,” he added. “Sure. I might stay, have one more.” “You need a lift home?” “Nah.” Flynn pointed across the street again. “I left the car at home today.” Cooper nodded, picked up his keys, and clapped his friend on the shoulder.

“Stay safe, mate.”

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organisations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. For more information about the author, including other books in the series, please go to http:// catherineleeauthor.com Cover design by https://ebooklaunch.com/ Edited by Phoenix Editing, http://phoenixeditingandproofreading.com OceanofPDF.com CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41 Chapter 42 Chapter 43 Chapter 44 Chapter 45 Chapter 46 Chapter 47 Chapter 48 Chapter 49 Chapter 50 Chapter 51 Chapter 52 Chapter 53 Chapter 54 Chapter 55 Chapter 56 Chapter 57 Chapter 58 Chapter 59 Chapter 60 Chapter 61 Chapter 62 Chapter 63 Chapter 64 Chapter 65 Also by Catherine Lee OceanofPDF.com “I 1 s it really necessary to do this here?”

Detective Sergeant Bonnie Hunter ignored the question from the latest in a long line of partners. Of course it was necessary to do this here. That was the whole point. Where did Johnson find these idiots? “Are you coming?” was all she said as she strode toward the lecture theatre. It was an early evening lecture on something or other to do with commerce. The theatre was half-full, a good turn-out for these days where everything was recorded and available at the touch of a student’s fingertips.

But Bonnie wasn’t here to learn. She was here to clean up. Detective Senior Constable McLeish reluctantly followed Bonnie into the theatre, the two uniformed officers they’d requested as backup hot on their heels. Not that they’d be needed. The uniforms were part of the show. Bonnie made sure to open the door with enough force that it crashed into the wall behind, commanding the immediate attention of everyone in the room. She had a good idea where her target would be sitting.

It was mid-way through the semester and people like Calvert were creatures of habit. “On your feet,” she barked, locking eyes on the creep as she took the middle stairs two at a time to reach his row.

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