Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 14

In the wee hours, Seraphina was sitting in the dark in Leandro’s study, finishing up the last sip of her coffee.

Leandro’s study offered a perfect view of Balch’s house, an excellent spot for some observing. Seraphina reckoned the time was about ripe.

She yawned, ready to get up and leave, when a flicker of light caught her eye.

Surprised, she moved to the window and clearly saw a room in Balch’s house was lit.

She glanced at the clock, it was 3 a.in.

Word was, there were no live–in maids or hourly workers in the Balch’s residence.

So Balch might be the one turning on the light Seraphina stood quietly behind the window, watching the orange glow and the ticking clock.

Ten minutes passed, the light was still on.

Twenty minutes passed, the light didn’t go out.

Thirty minutes later, Seraphina looked down to check on the time, and when she looked up again, the light

went out.

At 3 a.m., when most people were tucked in bed, Balch was in a room with the light on for a solid thirty

minutes.

a

tell Leandro

but to uncover the

murdered at home in Sunburst City. The cops quickly nabbed the suspect, Wilbur. Despite his pleas of innocence, Wilbur was soon found guilty due to motive, physical evidence,

was innocent, so she chose to return

closer she got to Balch, the closer she would be to

was

Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes on the house across the street,

7 a.m., when she saw Balch’s driver arrive, and then Balch

She remained still, pondering the

until she heard a slight noise behind her did she snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at the entrance, quietly watching

realized Leandro hadn’t come

out, Seraphina took Valerio to a street–side hot dog stand.

bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she simply stood at the entrance to eat.

of street food, holding it in his hand unsure of

on her

moment of silence, Valerio started eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from his usual

the bustling

radiated charm, occasionally looking at the delicate and pretty boy next to her. The

Valerio’s driver watched

at school, Seraphina returned to her little home, packed some toiletries and daily necessities,

Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house, so she could monitor any movement

setting it up, Seraphina sat in the living room going through case–related files. The amount of information was overwhelming. She analyzed and recorded each one, and