Chasing Shadows. Terri Reed

flashed behind square-framed glasses. Her brown wool dress hung on her broad shoulders. Her stiff posture revealed her distress.

      Before Kris could explain, police sirens and flashing lights brought more chaos. Perfect. Gabe rushing to her aid. How embarrassing.

      Her glower deepening, Ms. Faust instructed the staff to take the residents back to their rooms. With the security guard standing watch over Kris and Sadie, Ms. Faust motioned for them to follow her to the foyer.

      Two cars came to a screeching halt. One a police cruiser and the other, Gabe’s SUV.

      Gabe stalked forward. The thunderous expression on his face let Kris know she was in deep trouble.