“You’re finished, Victor. And so is your cousin.” The man shook his head. “I should have seen him for who he is long before now.”
“So you should have. But Casimir Bednarek is a master. He allows you only to see what he wants you to see.” Victor pulled out a knife. “Now please, try to put up a good fight. At least as good as the one the little FBI agent gave earlier.”
The man broke free from the bond holding his ankle to the chair. He roared and dove at Victor.
And met the wrong end of Victor’s knife.
Chapter 26
Friday afternoon,Jane frowned at her phone. She’d left Matthew several messages, both text and voice. He hadn’t responded to any of them.
And then he did.
Can you come over to my place as soon as possible? I need to talk to you about something.
Jane paused before responding.
While she understood the need for confidentiality while on this particular case, she also knew better than to blindly accept a message as genuine.
Jane texted back,Will do. Still on for bowling Saturday with Jenn?
What are you talking about? I thought we were doing dinner tonight.
Just checking to make sure you’re you.
Her phone rang.
“Hello?” Jane answered.
“It’s me.” That was definitely Matthew’s voice. He sounded amused when he said, “Good thinking checking, though. I really doneed to talk to you. The sooner the better. I need to figure out what to do next.”
Jane checked the time. “I can get out in the next half hour. Your place?”
“If that’s all right.”
“See you then. I’ll bring food.”
“Oh. Well now, I’m even more excited.” He disconnected.
Jane smiled.
Unfortunately, Jenn caught the expression.
Her friend narrowed her eyes. “So, what’s with all the good mood, lately? I don’t know if I like it.”
“Funny.”
“I’m kidding. When are we going out again? Dash is away for the month, and I’m getting bored. You owe me a drink.”
“Because your boyfriend is away, now you want my company?”
Jenn grinned. “Well, yeah.”
“You know I’m not a drinker.”
“I’m good for coffee too, you know. I might not share your caffeine addiction, but I have been known to enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate, no matter the season.”
Jane figured she owed Jenn for a host of reasons. To be honest, she wouldn’t mind going over the pros and cons of her new relationship with someone who knew Matthew. Because no way in hell could she talk to her uncle or cousin about it. Not without undergoing massive interrogation and making her uncomfortable in the process.
