Huntress by Amanda Radley

Author:Amanda Radley [Radley, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Heartsome Publishing

18

Cover Up

Claudia pulled up to the farmhouse and looked out of the windscreen at the property. To say it needed a lick of paint was an understatement. She got out of the car and walked to the door. If she was lucky, the pair were still in the building and the whole thing would be over in a few minutes.

She examined each side of the property, mapping out potential escape routes in case they ran.

God, I hope they don’t run.

Once she was satisfied, she stepped forward and knocked on the door before taking a step back again. She slowed her breathing to listen for any sounds.

The door opened, and an elderly lady looked her up and down with confusion and maybe even distaste.

“Yes?”

“Beryl Taylor?”

“Who’s asking?”

Claudia could tell she was in the right place. “My name is Claudia McAllister, I’m a special investigator and I’m looking for two women. I believe you may have been in contact with them.”

“Nope, you have the wrong person.” Beryl started to close the door.

“They are known to be working with terrorists,” Claudia said quickly.

Beryl hesitated, just as Claudia had hoped she would.

“They are not at all what they seem, and it’s very important for the security of this country that I find them and speak with them. I’m sure they told you that they are innocent, but I can assure you that we have hard facts to the contrary.”

Claudia kept listening for any sounds inside the house. Beryl’s body language and the lack of noise told her that she was too late. It was now down to finding out as much information as possible.

“They stayed here, but they’re gone now. And you’re wrong, they are sweet girls. Nothing to do with terrorists. I’ve never heard anything so ridiculous.”

“I know it may seem that way, trust me, I’ve met a lot of people who you would never think could commit a crime. But terrorist organisations are very good at converting people. Especially if those people are sweet-natured. They play on those emotions.” Claudia looked pleadingly at Beryl. The woman held answers. If only she was willing to give them.

Beryl shook her head. “No, no, I’m sorry I can’t believe that. I won’t believe that. Not those two.”

Claudia tilted her head. “You got to know them?”

“Yes, we ate dinner together. They stayed over. They helped me with chores and things around the house.” Beryl pointed to the front door. “This bugger has been jammed for over a year, I’ve had to use the back door. But Amy fixed it for me. Doesn’t sound like a terrorist, does it?”

Claudia looked at the door. “Terrorists come in different shapes and sizes,” she said.

“So, terrorists help with the washing up, do they? They teach you how to use the computer, eh?”

Claudia looked at Beryl again. “Most terrorists fight for a cause; they don’t just commit random acts of violence. They believe what they are doing is right.”

“Sounds like you’re defending ‘em.” Beryl folded her arms.

“I’m not. It is a part of my job to understand who I’m looking for.

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