Prologue
Farragut State Park, Idaho
The early graduation party was in full swing by the time Kathy Moon, Melanie Carson and Sophie Sanders had arrived. In the twilight hours, the luminescent moon glared off Lake Pend Oreille. The sandy beach lakefronts had a magnificent view of the Aurora Borealis whenever it should appear. There were wide, open meadows among the pine forests in the surrounding area. Lots of people came every year to visit the attractions and recreational amenities and enjoyed its facilities immensely. You can take a tour of the Brig Museum and its facts of Navy history, a visitor center full of rich history of Farragut State Park, and more than a dozen fun activities for the families to enjoy.
Kathy Moon decided to do a quick sweep of the area as she made a beeline for the women’s restrooms and drinking fountains. Some of the students she had recognized from Sandpoint High School whom she had class with. Quickly Kathy used the women’s restroom and sanitized her hands with Purell. She joined the rest of the students around the bonfire who were drinking alcoholic beverages. Kathy decided to call security, but hesitated. This was a goodbye party to people she would no longer walk the hallways with, yet possibly see because some were off to colleges in other states except the ones that decided to go to the local college. Two people Kathy hardly knew, Melanie Carson and Sophie Sanders, but she had gotten to know them through the journey to Montana and because they babysat her little sister, Buffy.
Sophie and Melanie lingered along the waterfront, watching the sunset dip behind the ridge of the mountains as its reflection rippled through the cold, blue-green water. Dark, black clouds threatened the skies, which slowly shifted towards the lake with possible thunderstorms. They knew after tonight would mark the final stages of high school and head down the aisle to their graduation in June. Sophie’s dark green halter-top and ruby red capris made her appearance stunningly beautiful. The gentle breeze wafted through her hair as it danced around her face. Melanie’s shoulder length hair was pinned back in a large barrette but some of it fell in tendrils yet it made her figure elegant with her new silver dress and white open-toed sandals with straps, which she had just bought yesterday.
In the distance, there was a silhouette of two people in an embracing lip lock. Sophie and Melanie walked in their direction. They looked familiar to them and couldn't quite make them out. Melanie questioned herself and debated to walk the other way, but Sophie’s tug on her hand told her to keep going. Upon their arrival, their eyes averted on Jason Baskel and Lisa-Ann March pulling away from each other.
Jason couldn't believe that Melanie stood in front of him, but in that instance, Melanie took off running. She didn't want to believe at what she had just seen. Not because of Jason, but of Lisa-Ann had been dating her best friend, Sophie. Of course she has been trying to avoid Jason. The last thing she wanted was to be alone with him. Jason was on her tail running after her. Fear coursed down her spine.
Kathy pretended to be enjoying herself, kneeling in front of the bonfire and trying to keep warm. Her light jacket didn’t keep her warm enough. Thunder echoed above her. The firelight reflected in her amethyst eyes, envisioning into the embers. Her sixth sense of clairvoyance had kicked in. An intense reaction came across her whole body. All of sudden, she automatically speed dialed the S.W.A.T. team that was on-call and nearby the vicinity. Immediately, Kathy responded to their previous plans. After that, she took off to the area she had last seen the girls.
Sophie and Lisa-Ann were in an intense argument. This was the last straw between their romantic relationship. Sophie ended it with a bitch slap across Lisa-Ann’s face. She turned around and realized that Melanie was nowhere in sight. She reached for her phone as it rang with Kathy on the other end. Panic had sunk in her gut. Kathy and Sophie finally ran into each other, frantic out of their wits.
Melanie ran towards the pine trees that led towards the Brig Museum, dodging branches. Her beautiful dress got snagged on the low twigs. Glancing behind her, Mel stumbled upon the root of a pine tree and fell into the long grassy meadow. Jason caught up to her, ripping at her dress. Sirens filled the air. He slapped her face and had torn her underwear off of her. Melanie clawed at him, but Jason was stronger and more forceful than before. Jason slugged her in the stomach and grabbed her arms, twisting them above her head. She tried to scream for help, but he stuffed her underwear in her mouth. After Jason tugged his boxer and pants down, he had forced himself inside her with all his strength and made her wither underneath him. Melanie whimpered and moaned as tears ran down her cherub face.
Rain engulfed them, drowning out the sirens. Jason finally finished his mission. The whore paid for her treacherous crimes. He emptied his loins into her, groaning in pleasure of his release. Jason pulled himself out of her and buttoned his pants just as Kathy did a leaping jump and kicked him to the ground. All her training in tai chi wasn't for anything. He stood up and started to swing his fist into this bitch’s face. Kathy was too quick for him. She did a full turn around kick him into his chest that made him fly ten feet away from the crime. Handcuffs were slapped onto his wrists this time since he was face-down knocked senseless. Although Jason struggled, S.W.A.T. showed up just in the nick of time and took him away to book him.
In dire moment, Sophie’s adrenaline rushed through her, scooping Melanie up gently and went towards the paramedics’ van that had shown up. Placing her on the gurney, the paramedic took over from there. Soph’s urgency landed her next to Mel in the van as it speed to the nearest hospital. At Mel’s disheveled appearance, everybody knew right away that she would need a rape kit.
Kathy informed Sheriff Taylor of the situation. He mentioned that he would contact the families of what happened tonight. Following the paramedics in the truck, Kathy quickly placed the emergency flashers on the roof and flipped on the emergency bell. Sirens filled the cold, dreary night as it continued to downpour.
