UNKNOWN ALLIANCE by Robin Lyons

Author:Robin Lyons [Lyons, Robin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Singing Dog Media
Published: 2018-07-16T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 32

After his failed attempt to chase down Kevin’s grandfather, Mac hustled back to the front of the school.

A little more than two weeks had passed since Brandi’s father had asked Mac to help him figure who assaulted his daughter. Mac decided next time he saw Officer Tanner, he’d ask for some investigation tips and see what suggestions Nico might have as well.

As Mac watched kids hustling into school in the final minutes, he became acutely aware that, both Scott and Nico waited in the visitors’ parking lot.

Whenever Scott stayed long after Brandi had gone inside the school, it meant he wanted an update. His mind itemized his progress on his short list of suspects. Nico hanging out was not normal.

Roni strolled to Mac. “Are you working at the dance?”

“Huh? What? Oh, the dance. Yes, I’m working. Are you?”

“I volunteered to chaperone.”

“What kind of shenanigans can I expect? And whose lame brain idea was it to throw a masquerade ball?” Mac nodded hello to a father walking past them toward the school entrance. He watched the father give his young son a warm embrace and then a pat on his back.

“I don’t know about shenanigans, but I can warn you the music will be way too loud. It’s no wonder we’re all partially deaf when we’re old. I heard Anna Beth Ross wanted the theme to be a masquerade ball because it hadn’t been done before.”

“I’m guessing it hadn’t been done before because teenagers can’t be trusted when they’re wearing a mask.” He shook his head.

“Morning,” Roni said to a couple of mothers smiling at her. She glanced at her watch, cupped her mouth and bellowed, “Tardy bell rings in three minutes.”

Nico crossed the street first. With Scott not far behind.

Roni went inside.

Mac quickly introduced the two men.

Nico said, “We met when I drove Rae and Brandi to Kevin’s house.”

Scott nodded.

“Keep a close watch on Kevin. I think that kid is trouble with a capital T,” Mac said.

Scott’s postured straightened. “Do you think he might be the one?”

“No. Not that kind of trouble. Something is going on with him. I can’t put my finger on it. Keep your eyes and ears open when it comes to him.”

“What about Stu? Is he trouble too?” Scott frowned. “Brandi wants to go with Stu to the Winter Ball on Saturday. Not as a date, just friends. We haven’t given her permission yet. Rae and Kevin are going too.”

“I’m working the dance, so is Roni. We’ll keep an eye on the foursome and especially Brandi.”

Mac knew what Scott meant, although he hadn’t come right out and said it in front of Nico.

“Stu follows Kevin like a puppy dog. On his own, he seems harmless."

Nico jumped into the conversation and turned to Scott. “You may not know this about me. I used to be an FBI field agent.”

“No, I didn’t.” Scott cocked his head. “And now you’re a chauffeur?”

“It’s a long story.” Nico waved it off. “Rae told me what happened to Brandi during winter break.

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