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But now she was home, so she supposed she could overlook that fat bitch’s deceit

Blanche rolled off the bed and set her feet down on the velvety softness of her Persian rug It took so nauseous, but slowly she regained her sense of balance anddown and she was annoyed to see that the generator was off The lights were dead She caught her reflection in the e of fury well up in her She had paid good money for her nose job, veneers, and cheek i went down, she would be able to see the full extent of the daeon out there so her kind

In fact, she was sure the rich and famous were somewhere safe She had told Stephen they should try to head out on the road to find the enclave of the rich She was sure it was Malibu But no, her stupid husband had dragged her out to the godforsaken town he had sunk soa box of ipes, she took off her clothes and tried to clean off her body to the best of her ability She slipped on a silk robe and opened her bedrooh the hallway to the grand staircase

She hadn’t even considered if she was alone or not, but now she was curious The stupid hicks had brought her ho theroom were open There were boxes on the table and what looked like a piece of paper taped to one of them

Curious, she moved closer and saw that it was a note Then, slowly, she realized the boxes must be all the supplies Shane and hisinto one, she saw that it was erabbed the note

"Thanks for the food, thanks for the liquor, thanks for the sex If you ever make it back here, know that I took the stuff to survive Good luck, babe

You’re going to need it By the way, you’re a fucking bitch Ray"

Blanche growled in anger and grabbed the nearest box It had been full of fine chane at one time

All the boxes were eoodinto the kitchen she saw one can of chili sitting out Another note was left on it Grabbing the note she saw her gun under it

Confused, she read the note

"Here is dinner Here is your gun Hope you enjoy both¯Curtis"

Curtis must have dropped her off here

"Da up the can of chili, she hurled it across the kitchen and watched it shatter the lead glass of her china cabinet

Turning on her heal, she stalked to Stephen’s office She would just have to get money out of the safe and take Stephen’s car It shouldn’t be too hard to find another dumb ass to do her will

When she opened the door, she blinked then swore furiously The safe was open and empty Dammit! Shane had said that Ray had once been in prison and would do as she wanted if she paid hiood idea what Ray had been in prison for

Stoe She had a horrible fear that Ray had taken Stephen’s Mercedes, but she had to be sure When she opened the door and found the garage eed back into the kitchen Grabbing up the notes, she studied theain Ray had fucked her and so had Curtis She couldn’t believe they had taken her things And what the hell had Curtisdown soon She scrounged around until she found a flashlight and some candles She set up the candles and took a deep breath The stupid fort people didn’t knoho she was and what she was capable of She had some money stashed in her closet as well as soet the work truck They had their own gas pu

She just wouldn’t be traveling in luxury, but things would be fine

Co to eat other than the disgusting can of chili She did not want to be reaful food from the fort Finally, she found some chocolates and a bottle of wine It would have to do

She was halfway through the box of so to the front door, she tilted her head and caught her own name in the shouts

Slowly, she realized it was Ray’s voice He was yelling for her

"Blanche, open the gawdda, she turned back and grabbed her gun

"Blanche! Open the door! Open the gawdda outside herand saw Ray running up her driveway She started to unlock the door, then considered what his note said

With a snort she stepped back from the door

He hit the door full force "Blanche! Open the door! I know you’re in there! I saw Curtis drop you off Open the fucking door!"

"Oh, really? And why didn’t you co me off?"

"Blanche, the car broke down, okay? I was stuck up the road and saw them leave you off I came back as soon as I could Now open the door!

Blanche, open the door! They’re cos and then Stephen’s car breaks down and you co, huh?"