Chapter 2 Echoes of suspicion

The weight of grief hung heavy on Kiera's shoulders as she made her way back to Havenwood Avenue, her mind swirling with unanswered questions. Chance's death loomed over her like a dark cloud, casting a shadow of doubt and fear over everything she once knew.

As she entered her apartment, Kiera found Autumn and Shelly waiting for her, their faces etched with concern. Without a word, she collapsed onto the sofa, her heart heavy with sorrow.Autumn reached out and placed a comforting hand on Kiera's shoulder. "What happened?" she asked softly, her voice filled with empathy.Kiera took a deep breath, steeling herself for the painful task ahead. "It's Chance," she began, her voice trembling with emotion. "He's dead."Shock rippled through the room as Autumn and Shelly exchanged horrified glances. "Oh, Kiera, I'm so sorry," Shelly whispered, her eyes brimming with tears.Kiera nodded, her throat tight with sorrow. "The police think it was murder," she continued, her voice barely above a whisper. "They found him in his apartment."Autumn and Shelly gasped in disbelief, their hands flying to their mouths in shock. "But why would anyone want to hurt Chance?" Autumn asked, her voice trembling with emotion."That's what I intend to find out," Kiera replied, her voice tinged with determination. "But something doesn't add up. Chance was acting strangely in the days leading up to his death.

I can't shake the feeling that there's more to this than meets the eye."Autumn and Shelly exchanged worried glances, sensing the gravity of the situation. "What do you mean?" Shelly asked, her brow furrowed with concern.Kiera recounted the events of the past few days, from Chance's cryptic messages to his uncharacteristic behavior. As she spoke, a sense of unease settled over the room, punctuated by the haunting realization that Chance's death may have been more than just a random act of violence."I need to retrace Chance's movements in the last 48 hours before his death," Kiera declared, her voice resolute. "There may be clues that we've overlooked, signs that could lead us to his killer."Autumn and Shelly nodded in agreement, their expressions mirroring Kiera's determination. together, they would unravel the mystery surrounding Chance's death, no matter how dark and treacherous the path ahead.

Kiera rose to her feet, her mind already racing with possibilities. The hunt for answers had begun, and nothing would deter her from uncovering the truth behind her friend's untimely demise.