All the Missing Pieces

by Catherine Cowles

More than six hundred thousand people went missing every year in the United States, and while many were found, there were others who stayed gone. Ones who became forgotten by all but their nearest and dearest. I gave those people a voice.

“Law Man…is that a compliment?” His lips twitched, and I wanted to feel the movement of that stubble beneath my palm. “Don’t be greedy, Chaos.”

“Be safe, Chaos. It’s going to piss me the hell off if you end up dead.” She grinned up at me. “You say the sweetest things, Law Man.”

“Careful. You’re playing with fire.” My breath hitched. “You should know by now, Law Man, I’m not afraid of getting burned.”