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I flung open the door, jerking back from seeing the three people standing on my doorstep. “What the hell is this, Sheriff?”
Bryce looked grim. He was holding and spinning his hat in his hand, darting his eyes back and forth. Why the hell was he so damn nervous?
“Montgomery. Can we come in?” Bryce asked.
“Sure. What the hell? I’m certain you’ll only add to my shitty day.” I glared at the two men in suits, figuring they were FBI.
I didn’t wait until they were inside to walk away. I gathered one of them would know to close the damn door behind them.
“This is Agent Thomas and Agent Walker,” Bryce introduced as they followed me back into the living room.
I eyed them again, nodding only once. “Would either of you like a drink? Oh, that’s right. You’re likely on duty.” I laughed softly before grabbing my glass, heading toward the bar.
“Mr. Wolfe, Sheriff Sanchez was good enough to give us the information you provided to him. That was very helpful,” Agent Thomas stated with no inflection in his voice.
“Well, good. What the hell have you done about it?”
Bryce shot them both a look before walking closer. “I know you’re still angry and I don’t blame you, but you need to listen.”
I looked at my watch, laughing softly to myself. “You have fifteen minutes. Then I have a date.”
Agent Thomas walked closer. “What I’m about to tell you is confidential at this point. We have been investigating Prescott Westfield and a consortium that he’s working with for several months. We have proof of extortion and blackmail, along with some additional crimes.”
“Great. Arrest the man.” I took a swig of my drink, watching Bryce’s reaction.
“We have every intention of doing that, but we’d also prefer to gather all evidence at the same time, including for arson.” Agent Walker at least had a sincere tone.
“Sounds good to me.” I took another sip, uncertain of what they were getting at.
“We might need your help.” Now Agent Thomas looked uncomfortable.
I walked closer, narrowing my eyes. “How?”
The three men looked back and forth between each other before Bryce answered. “You seem to be able to get under Westfield’s skin. If we can get him on tape admitting what he’s done, then you can imagine what that will do for the case.”
“You want me wired?” I almost laughed, although it wasn’t a bad idea. However, I preferred my method of retaliation instead.
“That’s exactly what we’re hoping you’ll agree to.” Agent Walker tilted his head, waiting for me to answer.
“You really think he had something to do with the arsons?” I knew I was challenging him.
Bryce appeared more uncomfortable than ever.
“What the fuck aren’t you telling me, Bryce?” I demanded.
He cleared his throat. “We have reason to believe the fire investigator has been working with Westfield.”
“That doesn’t surprise me in the least.”
“I had a feeling you’d say that,” he said, sighing.
“Jesus Christ. Is there anyone he hasn’t bought off?” I knew my question was rhetorical.
“We have some issues in Napa,” Bryce stated. “Will you help us?”
I took another swig then nodded. “What the hell? How about tonight? I was going to pay him a visit.”
They looked at each other before Agent Thomas answered. “That’s going to be too soon. We can arrange something for tomorrow.”
