Chapter 4

James didn't die.

The knife missed anything vital, but left a six-foot-long cut across his back.

Rachel was arrested.

The police came to record my statement.

The young female officer spoke gently, "Mrs. Carter, please tell us everything you know about Rachel Summers' alleged intentional assault and instigation of kidnapping."

I sat in the chair, my hands placed neatly on my knees.

"I want some water," I said.

The officer hesitated for a moment, then quickly handed me a glass of water.

I took a sip to moisten my throat, and began to recite.

"On March 5th, she poured red…