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As Alfie stood in the centre of the room in shock, unable to speak a single word, unable to process quite what was happening, Vaughn leant in, whispering to Franny as the police began to drag her away. ‘I know that, I know you didn’t kill her, but they don’t know that. I even know where you buried her. Try to get out of that one, Fran. You’ll be going away for a very long time.’

Franny’s face screwed up as she tried to pull away from the policeman who dragged her down the hallway towards the waiting police car. ‘You’ll never get away with it! You hear me, Vaughn? I will come after you, so you better watch your back! This isn’t over yet! This isn’t over!’

Acknowledgements

As always a huge thanks to the wonderful and supportive team at Avon but especially to Katie, my editor, who gives such positive encouragement and fantastic ideas, even getting me to write in more hugs! A big thank you to Darley, my agent, who gives the best advice on books and life – I’m lucky to have him in my corner. Thanks as well to Pippa – another year of answering my emails with patience and kindness! And a huge shout out to my readers and love to those around me. Lastly, to my wonderful 4 legged friends of the equine, canine and cavy variety – without them my life wouldn’t be complete.