Chapter 13 The Smile That Lied

• The moment Vincent DeLuca stepped into the room behind Rowel, everything in Kelly screamed to run. His smile was too calm, too easy. Like he’d rehearsed it for just this moment. Rowel didn’t seem surprised either—which only unsettled her more.
• She stood frozen, candlestick gripped tightly in both hands. The journal was under her coat against her chest with each rapid heartbeat.
• “Kelly,” Rowel said gently, like a father scolding a child. “You’re scared. I get that. But don’t let fear lie to you.”