Destiny's Wrath (Destiny Series - Book 3) by Straight Nancy

Author:Straight, Nancy [Straight, Nancy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-01-22T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

“Hello, Dennis?”

“Hi, Bert, what’s up?”

“I was wondering if you have been badgered by a young couple from Ridgeville?”

“Uh, I guess so. They are nosing around about the case.”

“What do you know about them?”

“Well, not much. They seem okay. They met with Jimmy’s mother and have asked me some questions.”

“Really? What kind of questions?”

“They are pretty adamant about wanting to speak with Jimmy. They say he’s got a friend that put him up to this, but they don’t know his last name or where he lives. It sounds like a rabbit hole to me.”

“I’m sure it is. What is this supposed delinquent’s name?”

“They said his name was Samael, but like I said, they didn’t have any information on him. I told them to get a hold of me if they could get any information on his identity or his whereabouts. It feels fishy, but the kid might have had an accomplice.”

“Hmmm, I don’t like loose ends, Dennis. Maybe I should meet with this couple?”

“How did you hear about them, anyway? Did they try contacting you, too?”

Dennis heard a brie hesitation before Bert responded, “Yes, I received a sketchy voice mail, but before I returned their call, I wanted to know if you’d had any interaction with them.”

“I’ve talked to them a couple times. They seem to be on the level, but no proof of anything. Their names haven’t made it into any reports.”

“Good, say, why don’t you contact them? Let’s meet them at the station tonight.”

“Tonight? Bert, it’s already after ten.”

“I’m perfectly capable of telling time, Dennis. If they want to be heard, let’s hear what they have to say. Let’s keep this between you and me, for now. We don’t want the chief getting wind that someone out there thinks we’ve left a stone unturned.”

“It’s pretty late. How about I tell them to meet us tomorrow morning?”

“Officer Thornton, I’d like to meet them at the station tonight. Tell them to be there in an hour.”

His friend had just pulled rank. Dennis knew he wasn’t in any shape to work. He was exhausted and had had a few beers. Telling Bert that he was under the influence wouldn’t go over well, either. “Okay, I’ll tell them.”

Dennis hung up with Bert and dialed Lauren. When she answered, Dennis said, “Hey, I know it’s late, but the lead detective on Jimmy’s case wants to meet you tonight.”

“He does? Is everything okay? Did something happen to Jimmy?”

“He told me he got your voicemail and wants to meet with you, to see if you’re legit - before the Chief of Detectives hears about you.”

“I didn’t leave anyone a voice mail. What’s his name?”

“Detective Ross. He sounded a little pissed. Unless there’s a good reason not to go, I think you two should meet us at the station tonight.”

“Uh, okay.”

Dennis had a breathalyzer in his squad car. He blew into the device and looked at the reading: .08. Dennis knew showing up at the station without his squad car would be bad if anyone noticed, but he couldn’t take the chance of driving.

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