Page 58 of Broken Pieces

“Cool. Easton just called to say he picked up the cake and he will be home soon. So you better get your ass out of here before we are both busted.”

“Okay, let me just close these boxes up and put them back and I’ll be right up.”

She nods and heads back up the stairs.

I go to put the lid back on the box that I had been throwing everything in when I notice the file on top. I must have missed reading it when I was talking to Harper.

It’s a court file. Inside is a police report. I skim through the documents quickly knowing I am on a time limit. When I finally figure out what it’s about, I drop the file.

Raelynn was raped.

I clench my fists at the thoughts.

Who could do this to her?

The date says it was almost three years ago.

I look at the name of the defendant, Derrick Hardy. His name sounds familiar, but I can’t place it.

At least he was found guilty and got ten years.

I slam the lid closed, grab the cookbook and make my way up the stairs.

I say goodbye to Harper and peel out of her driveway.

How many secrets do you have Raelynn?