Chapter 97

The intricate plans laid out in Cara's diary were shocking. It was only now that I fully understood what she had meant when she said she would kill Fred. She had been plotting for at least five years. Once she discovered what Fred and his group were doing behind closed doors, she began collecting evidence against them, but in doing so, she also became entangled in their crimes. If something happened to Fred, Cara knew she wouldn't escape unscathed either. She had secretly been stirring up the families of the women who had been trafficked, using them as a weapon to strike back at Fred—a weapon to free herself from the prison of darkness. But the one thing she regretted most was getting Diana involved. Nora tugged on my sleeve, her wide eyes looking at me expectantly, waiting for me to continue reading. The last few pages of the diary were written for Nora. I began reading Cara's words aloud, slowly and carefully. "Dear Nora. "How old are you now? I'm so sorry that I can't give yo