I whispered. “FEA pathologists examined Madison’s body and detected a growth—” “She was sick?” “No. Pregnant.” “Is Yates the father?” I asked. “We don’t know. But she wasn’t far along. The pathologists estimate only four or five weeks. It’s quite possible that Madison wasn’t even aware of it yet.” Strange certainty cut through me. “No. She knew.” Alec raised his eyebrows, so I continued. “I think that was the reason for her meeting with Yates at the lake. He said they wanted to talk.” “So you think she wanted to tell him about it?” I paused. Yates had acted oddly when I’d talked to him about the reason for their meeting. “I’m not sure. I think he might’ve known about the pregnancy. Maybe they wanted to discuss their options.” “I bet Yates would’ve wanted her to have an abortion,”
