Earthly Desires

Amber Lee Part 3

“You can’t prove anything,” Amber said defensively, her voice sharp. She caught the faint glint of satisfaction in the man’s eyes—he had suspected as much.

Without waiting for a response, she turned and strode toward the door, her footsteps deliberate on the polished floor.

Over her shoulder, she called lightly, almost mockingly, “Good luck.”

The man remained where he was, watching her go, a shadow of a smile tugging at his lips. He knew this wasn’t the end—it was only the beginning.