Chapter 23

Tommy

Had Ruby forgotten everything Tommy had taught her? The kitchen windows were open, and anyone could remove a screen and climb in. Easy access, easy escape since the kitchen faced the backyard. Tommy shook his head.

Time for a lesson. He seized his knife from his back pocket and jimmied the screen. After a faint scratching sound, it was off. Sure, he'd give her a scare, but maybe the adrenaline would knock some sense into her and she'd be more cautious. He'd rather give Ruby a fright than let her receive a knife blade to the stomach or worse. If a killer was after Ruby and she was off her guard, this might be the wakeup call she needed.