Deadly Justice by Darrell Case

Author:Darrell Case [amazon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ubiquitous Press via Indie Author Project
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

Alison was surprised, and not pleasantly, to see Samuels.

He hurriedly advised her of the transport order and kept the

departure preparations moving briskly. Alison barely had a

chance to think, let alone question or protest. Fully aware

they would make an attempt on her life, she had expected it

to be by someone inside the jail. If Samuels was the

assassin, or if she was being set up as sniper quarry, her

strategy would have to change. With her hands in front,

Samuels clamped the handcuffs loosely on Alison's wrists.

He put his hand on her shoulder and guided her down the

hallway. His touch made her cringe. This was the man who

killed Van Rudolf. He kept her near the far wall as they

passed the catcalls and whistles. She stood silently as he

signed the necessary forms. Being walked out of the jail by

Samuels was like being led to the death chamber by a

benign executioner. Alison knew full well that unless she

kept her wits about her she had probably less than an hour

to live. They approached Samuels’ black Crown Victoria.

He opened the passenger door, backed up and gestured to

her to get in. This was a clear violation. Prisoners were to

sit in back so they couldn't overpower the driver.

Bewildered, Alison hesitated. He leaned in close to her and

whispered, “I'm here to help you escape.” She stared at him

incredulously. He grinned at her. His eyes told a different

story. He was here to make sure she never testified. She

smiled back at him. “Thank you,” she said, keeping up the

pretense. She had never put stock in conspiracy theories,

yet she was sure Steel was in on this. How far up the ladder

did it go? She had pried open a lid and the snake inside was

about to strike. In 20 minutes they were moving fast along

interstate 70. Samuels engaged the lights but no siren. The

order was to drop her at the edge of the woods on County

Road 1250.

He was glad he wouldn't have to do the killing. He thought

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