This is the second version of this story. When I first started writing it, I made the characters in their mid-20s. Then I aged them up to late 30s and finished writing it. But something didn't feel right. So now I'm taking another go at it. With some pretty significant changes.
Much happier with the direction I'm going now. Hope those of you who read the first version like this one better as well.
Sidenote since I'm sure it'll bother people - Aisling is pronounced "ASH-ling" though you can also pronounce it "ASH-lin" or "ASH-leen." It is Irish. I used it in a fanfic and really wanted to use it in an original work because it's just so pretty. As Irish names tend to be. (At least, I think so.)
I own all the rights to this story and give no one permission to repost it or publish it anywhere. If you see it somewhere other than one of my official accounts or under any name other than my pen name, Emily Crewse Kalka, it's stolen. Please let me know so I can take action.
Anywho, I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think!
Content Warning: This story does contain some difficult topics, namely child abuse (mentioned - never shown), attempted assault, being drugged, and, of course, murder. There is also some sexual content (aka one sex scene).