Shadow Killer: NOPD Forensics Team by India Kells

Author:India Kells [Kells, India]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Serpentine Publishing
Published: 2024-02-17T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

Brandon stood far enough back to observe the team taking care of the scene. Not that he wasn’t curious to look for himself, but this wasn’t a murder investigation, so he let them do their work.

The little shop had taken a beating, with its front door turned into fragments, and the front window shattered. However, the unmistakable smell of gasoline told him it was more severe than a break-in. Whoever did this wanted to destroy the shop. It was a blessing the fire didn’t catch hold, and from what he could see, apart from minor repairs, the place could reopen without delay.

As soon as they’d arrived, Dominique had appeared, and Noelle hugged her friend fiercely. The older woman hadn’t been on the premises at the time which was another blessing.

With Noelle there, Dominique could finally assess the damage. “There’s nothing missing. Drawers were tossed, but it’s only a big mess to clean up. I think I was lucky. Apart from a few commissioned artworks, I don’t have anything valuable inside the store. I’d say it was a failed endeavor for whoever broke in.”

“They turned over drawers? What was in them?”

Dominique smiled at him, a twinkle that he was starting to recognize in her eyes. “Knick knacks, pendants, amulets, crystals, herbs, chicken heads.”

It took an extra second for that last item to sink it, and when it did, his horror must have shown on his face as Noelle and Dominique burst out laughing.

Dominique patted his hand. “I’m not into that sort of Voodoo, so you don’t have to call animal protection on me. Thank you for coming to the rescue. Both of you.”

Noelle wrapped her arm around her delicate shoulders. “There’s no way I’d let you face this alone. Do you need help to clean the place up? I can call the girls and we’ll have it straightened out in no time.”

“No need, ma belle amie. There’s a team who will come in a few minutes to board up the door and window. It will be secured for the night and tomorrow will be soon enough for clean-up. My nephew is picking me up. It seems you aren’t the only ones worried about my safety for no reason.”

“For no reason?” Brandon couldn’t believe what she was saying. “It may only be someone damaging your property, maybe trying to make quick money, but you can’t be sure until we find the culprit. What if they thought you were inside and were ready to harm you? And are willing to take another shot at you?”

Noelle pushed in the same direction. “I agree with Brandon. Don’t take chances. I know you’re sure about everything, but what if something has slipped by you? I wouldn’t forgive myself if anything happened to you.”

“Oh, my Noelle. Your heart is so precious. But I will be very well cared for.”

Once more, Dominique turned to Brandon. “You take care of my Noelle, and most importantly, of you. You already know that, don’t you? That’s why you came here, although your colleagues had everything under control.

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