Chapter 60
Mike ducked his head as Deb, Ellie’s mother led them to the living room on a mezzanine above the kitchen. “This will have to be where you’re sleeping tonight. I’m … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Eight
They bundle into the dimly lit hallway of the apartment building and slowly climbed the stairs to Billy’s first floor flat, Mike supporting Ellie as she cried relentlessly into Mike’s … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Seven
After her phone call with Mike, Ellie went to Morgan and explained the events of the past couple of days. Morgan sat impassively nodding and harrumphing at certain parts of … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Six
It was drizzling when Ellie and Mike got off the bus at Camden High Street. It wasn’t quite 10am and there were still people rushing for the bus hurrying to … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Five
Each day for the rest of the week, Kate ventured outside, walking a little further down the laneway from the house, but leaving the door unlocked, knowing that she would … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Four
Kate’s morning sickness was beginning to subsided and she began to feel better, falling into a relaxed daily routine. She would get up and make breakfast for Ryder before he … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Three
The next morning Kate could barely lift her head from the pillow. She felt like someone had driven over her with a steam roller and then impaled her. She pushed … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Two
On Saturday morning Kate nervously got dressed into the white silk slip dress she had ordered online for the special day. She couldn’t believe she was getting married it was … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty One
Kate was anxiously waiting for Ryder’s return that evening. She felt both excitement at spending their evening in the basement along with fear. Over the past few weeks he had … Continue reading
Chapter Forty Eight
Mike had a short break and decided to check on Ellie, as he entered the room he heard her muttering and thought she was on the phone, until he got … Continue reading
