Girl in the Shadows (Shadows 2)

something. There are other things, too, things he used

in his act."

"This must have been very expensive to create." "I don't know," I said, completing the dressing

of Destiny by zipping up the skirt and buttoning the

blouse. "He never told me how much she cost to

make. I don't think the money mattered to him." "Well, at least now I can understand why Echo

still believes it's a real person lying there."

"After she saw this, she ran out. I followed her

into the house and spent time with her, writing out an

explanation as best I could."

"She just told me about the doll and how she

had discovered it. Her description made it all sound

quite kinky and strange."

"I'm sure it did."

"We'll have to show it to her again and

explain."

"Mrs. Westington might not like it," I said.

"She didn't want me to show it to her. I'm sure she

wanted me to leave all that out"

"So she doesn't know she's seen it?" "I didn't tell her when I should have," I

confessed.

"Hmm, well, maybe that's for the best right

now. I'll speak to her about it later. when I think it's

okay. I'll make sure she knows you didn't mean

anything bad.."

"Thank you," I said.

He nodded, still unable to keep his eyes off

Destiny. Finally, he realized it.

"Let's go get your exam papers. I've got to be

heading home. I'm already a good half hour late and