Chapter 12: Complications

Twenty minutes later, we pulled into the downtown area. Even this early, the streets were full of vehicles and people walking from one store to the next.

"Where is the crime scene exactly?"

"On Division and Central," Duncan answered, turning onto Division. I began to get a sinking feeling in my chest.

"That's only a couple blocks from my house," I said, staring at the familiar stores drifting by.

Andrew shrugged, frowning slightly. "That was bound to happen at some point, Ems. This city is only so big."

He was right, of course. But something still felt off about it. I shook my head at myself. I was being ridiculous. Why would they have picked that alleyway on purpose? It's not like they knew I lived close. Except… Ezra was able to find my apartment. Maybe it was common knowledge amongst the vampires. No, I wouldn't go down that road. I'd send myself into a panic if I did. Besides, if the body was placed there on purpose, then surely they'd pick a closer alleyway.