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“What happens now?” I asked, in shock

“The police are on their hich is standard in all fatalities,” he explained “We’ll wait here with you until they arrive” His tone was so soft, so apologetic

Did he even recognize her? Judging by his reaction, I doubted it

“Are you feeling okay? You look like youinto shock” His brow furrowed in concern “Stand up for me, and we’ll sit you down on the sofa”

I nodded, nu the towel just before it fell fro area, where I slu myself out as he placed a blanket over et

“I’ to take your blood pressure, okay?”

Again, I nodded

“Can youshould you cover her up or so dizzy I couldn’t breathe It felt like I was sucking air through a straw

She was just lying there, she looked so exposed, so vulnerable I hated seeing her like that God, ould her husband think? Her kids?

“I’et here we can’t contaminate the area”

I nodded In case I’d killed her Is that what they were saying? I glanced down at et dressed? And call someone?” I asked

He looked surprised “Don’t get dressed just yet I want your blood pressure a little higher before you stand again, but you can call whoever you need to I’ll get your phone for you”

He looked at me, pity in his eyes, as he handed me my cell I took a deep breath, which did fuck-all to calm my nerves, and dialed

“Hey, Coop, what’s up?”

“Beth, I’m in a bit of shit I need your help” I had no idea what to say