Secrets and Lies

Prologue:

Her heart was breaking, she didn't want to go, but had no choice. She had been an au pair for this wealthy family for two years. Now she was being forced to leave. The tears running down her sweet little face like rivers almost broke her. Karen clung to her for a moment and whispered to this beautiful girl, whom she loved. "Remember sweet girl...you are a survivor. Keep a record of everything good and bad. What happened before and everything from now on. Patience is your friend and their enemy. Remember who you are. You are smart, brave, good, and loving. I will be there when you need me. Until then be brave and know I love you."

With a final kiss goodbye to the 8 year old girl she loved like a daughter, Karen Wade left the prestigious manor. She hoped that little girl would be able to live through the horror and survive. One day Karen would see the one who was abusing and the ones who kept it a secret to maintain their image in handcuffs. Disgusted and bitter she thought 'those fools don't realize how special she is! If it could be nurtured she would flourish. Now who would protect, who would nurture, who would save her. Now she was out of this little girl's life because she had called Child Protective Services. The investigation came up empty and she was fired. Karen prayed to God to watch over her to send angels to protect that child's soul. Until she could rise, stand up, and say NO MORE!

Yes! I am back! I had to take a writing hiatus, which I am sorry about for my fans but very necessary for my family. I will be updating this story regularly. It is a new Hardy Boys story and will feature the following pairings Frank/Callie and Joe/Vanessa. My writing is therapy for my soul. It helps me stay centered. I love hard topics but I always try to keep a positive light. If you have enjoyed my work you will love this one I'm sure. I don't mind constructive criticism, but please don't flame. It is one of my biggest pet peeves. This story is going to be very angsty, gut wrenching, heart warming, passionate, and you might get the urge to strangle my 'bad guys'. If you do then my job is complete. I haven't written in forever and part of my not posting was from fear of being rusty. I hope you like this installment/series. Amber