Chapter Three
The three of us froze, realizing we were going to have to deliver some bad news.
Not immediately getting answers from us, Blake turned and strode a few steps toward the library.
Wilson gave me a pleading expression and I said, “Wait . . . um, Blake. It’s blocked off. And . . . I have some bad news.”
I took a deep breath and continued as Luna and Wilson gave me worried looks, “I’m so sorry to have to tell you this, but Carmen has passed away.”
Blake swayed a little on his feet and I immediately opened my car door. “Please,” I said, “take a seat. This must be a shock.”
He plopped down into my front seat, staring blankly at me. “That can’t be right. Are you sure?” he asked in a pleading voice.
I nodded my head. “I’m afraid so.”
“But I just saw her! She was having lunch a
