The Stolen Savings

POV: NORA.

His eyes snap open, the puffy, bloodshot rims widening at the sudden noise. I am usually not one for name-calling. I try to hold onto a shred of grace, especially with the kids just down the hall. But there are some people who kick the Good Samaritan inside you until there is zero goodness left. He is one of them.

“Relax,” Derek slurs, his voice thick with sleep and last night’s bad c