35. Cupcakes

There was a minute of silence before Megan raised an eyebrow and haughtily said, “Ah, there’s the other kitten. Come here, cutie.” Cassandra dryly asked, “What are you doing on the floor?”

Embarrassment coursed through her as she shot to her feet and baffled, “I was not spying on you!” She gazed at the officer who seemed amused and then at Cassandra who was simply annoyed. “Come join us for breakfast. This is lieutenant Megan Brooks but you already met, I believe.”

When the woman extended her hand, she gulped, shaking it, noting the firm grip. Megan teased, brushing her thumb across her knuckles, “So you’re still here, mmh? I was waiting for that call, darling.” Selena snatched her hand away, “Why did you come here again?!”

Cassandra felt the tension in her voice and before she could say anything, Megan stood, crossing her arms, not liking her tone, “Well, Ms Chase. I’m the officer in charge of your case. The hospital has reported that you’ve been sexually abused by your ex-boyfrien