64. The Sheriff’s Office

Hader's stare hardened as he leaned forward. "So, what are you saying exactly? You want me to release him?"

Cara didn't flinch under his scrutiny. "Yes. I have a gut feeling that he's innocent."

"A gut feeling?" Hader repeated, his tone incredulous. "You're asking me to release a murder suspect because of your gut? Do you have any idea how reckless that sounds? He could use the opportunity to escape."

"Have you even investigated the women?" Cara countered, her voice calm but probing. "Have you ruled out the possibility of other suspects?"

"No, we haven't. But even if we did, he's still our main suspect," Hader shot back, his frustration beginning to seep through.

"Well, this might shock you, but I think you need to hear it," Cara said, sitting forward. "Two of the murdered women had sextapes that went viral—videos of them sleeping with a vampire."

Hader's expression faltered, his surprise evident. "What?"