CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SEVEN - A Plan Set Into Motion

"Emily was... intense," Deonna explained. "We were close for a while, but she became possessive, almost obsessive. When I started dating someone, she didn't take it well. There was a big fight, and we never spoke again." Martin nodded, making notes. "And you haven't had any contact since then?" "None," Deonna confirmed. "I heard through mutual friends that she'd moved away, but that's it." "Well," Martin said, leaning back in his chair, "it seems Ms. Carter has been keeping tabs on you, even if you haven't been aware of her. Take a look at this." He pulled up a series of social media posts on his computer screen. Deonna leaned in, her eyes widening as she recognized photos of herself – at work events, out with friends, even shots that seemed to be taken from a distance without her knowledge. "These are all from Emily's private accounts," Martin explained. "She's been following your life quite closely." Logan's jaw clenched. "That's not just following. That's stalking." Deonna fe