Murder Queen Prologue

There is a bloody body in my bed.

My stomach dropped, turned to lead.

I know that face, would know it in death,

although it is she who is now devoid of breath.

I felt so numb, like I was

dumped in ice water.

We were supposed to have more time.

Just last week, we were talking about

adopting a daughter.

"I told you there'd be consequences."

A voice behind me said,

"I will not be this tolerating for

any more absences."