CHAPTER TEN
The whole dorm was eerily quiet as Riley walked through the hallway toward her room. It was late, of course. But even at this time of night, somebody on the floor was usually playing music, oftentimes too loud. Nobody seemed to be in the mood for that kind of thing anymore.
Life is different here now, Riley thought.
She wondered if things would ever get back to the way they’d been before Rhea’s murder.
She opened her door quietly, hoping not to awaken Trudy. But as soon as Riley stepped into the darkened room, she heard Trudy’s voice call out.
“Riley!”
Riley felt a jolt of alarm. Trudy sounded desperate. Riley clicked on the light and saw Trudy sitting upright in her bed.
“Trudy!” Riley said. “What’s the matter?”
“What’s the matter?” Trudy echoed. “I haven’t been able t
