Retribution (Otter Creek Book 8) by Rebecca Deel

Author:Rebecca Deel [Deel, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Kidnapping and Arson
Publisher: Rebecca Deel
Published: 2016-10-11T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

As soon as Quinn stopped the vehicle, Heidi exited the SUV and opened the back door for Charlie. She clipped his lead to the red harness. “Let’s go to work, Charlie.” The Lab yipped and wagged his tail.

The three of them crossed the street and approached one of the patrolmen steering onlookers away from the actual crime scene. The young policeman held up his hand and said, “You can’t bring your dog through here, ma’am.”

“It’s okay, Martin,” Nick Santana called. “The chief sent them.”

Officer Martin’s face reddened. “Sorry, ma’am.”

“No problem, Officer Martin. I’m Heidi Thompson.” She laid her hand on her black Lab’s head. “Would you like to meet Charlie?” She suspected this wouldn’t be the only time she and Charlie encountered resistance. Might as well make friends when they could.

Martin brightened. “Sure.” He crouched down and extended his fist for Charlie to sniff. “We always had dogs when I was a kid. Loads of fun.”

“They keep life interesting. Charlie, greet.”

The Lab sat and raised his paw for Martin to shake, much to the policeman’s delight.

“Charlie is part of PSI’s S & R program,” Heidi explained. “We’ll be training other dogs and their partners to be part of search teams.”

“Wow. That’s great.” He shook Charlie’s paw. “Good boy, Charlie.” Martin raised the crime scene tape. “Go on through, ma’am. See you later, Charlie.”

She and Quinn ducked under the yellow tape and crossed the yard. They dodged crime scene techs searching the area with flashlights.

“Thanks for coming.” Nick dug into his crime scene kit and pulled out a sealed plastic bag containing a white shirt. He handed the bag to Heidi. “This arrived special delivery this morning. We haven’t opened it. There’s a second bag in Ethan’s office for Deke and Ace.”

Quinn frowned. “Ethan said the shot was fired at your place.”

“I talked to Nate. The shot was fired from the corner of this house, aimed across the street to mine.”

“No one was hurt?”

He shook his head. “I found the bullet in the street. Nate was driving away from the house when the shot was fired. Bullet hit the driver’s side window.”

“I don’t understand how Nate or Serena weren’t injured or killed.” Heidi signaled Charlie to sit. “The shooter must have been a bad shot.”

Nick grimaced. “If the shooter is Muehller, he’s an expert marksman. The bullet hit where this guy was aiming.”

“The glass in Nate’s SUV is bullet resistant,” Quinn said. “All our vehicles use that kind of glass as well as armor plating.” He lifted one shoulder. “Pays to be cautious in our line of work.”

“I’m glad they are safe.” She turned to Nick. “What is Muehller’s first name again?”

“Hans.”

“Is it all right if we search the area now?” When he agreed, she turned to Charlie and gave him a hand signal, telling the Lab it was time to work. Heidi opened the bag and let Charlie sniff the contents. She pushed enthusiasm and excitement into her voice. “This is Hans. We have to find Hans. Find Hans.” After sealing the bag again, she straightened, watching her dog.

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