Memory Zero (2014)
“Night had fallen over two hours ago, encasing the small living room in darkness. And yet, despite her exhaustion, she couldn’t sleep. The moment of Jack’s death played itself over and over through her mind—a nightmare from which there was no escape. Nor could she escape wondering if there was something, anything, she could have done except pull the trigger.
Yet every time, the answer was the same. Given the chance, Jack would have killed her. She was certain of that, if nothing else.
But then, she had to be certain; otherwise her actions would destroy her. Not so much job-wise, but emotionally. Mentally.
Outside, the rain still pounded, the sound almost soothing when compared to the bass-heavy thumping drifting up from the apartment below. Obviously, Becky and Matt were out again, and their two teenagers were making the most of it. Normally she didn’t mind, but at the moment, the noise grated against her nerves.
She glanced at the clock. Nine-twelve. Sighing, she climbed off the sofa ...and walked across to the kitchen.MoreLess
Yet every time, the answer was the same. Given the chance, Jack would have killed her. She was certain of that, if nothing else.
But then, she had to be certain; otherwise her actions would destroy her. Not so much job-wise, but emotionally. Mentally.
Outside, the rain still pounded, the sound almost soothing when compared to the bass-heavy thumping drifting up from the apartment below. Obviously, Becky and Matt were out again, and their two teenagers were making the most of it. Normally she didn’t mind, but at the moment, the noise grated against her nerves.
She glanced at the clock. Nine-twelve. Sighing, she climbed off the sofa ...and walked across to the kitchen.MoreLess
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