“That was awkward,” Salena mumbles.
Milo barks out a small laugh, then his eyes widen. “Sorry, it’s just she has been gunning for Detective Sinclair since he arrived, and she isn’t used to being told no.”
“She needs to learn,” I grumble.
Salena squeezes me and pulls away. “Come on, we can take a seat inside while we wait.”
It took a couple of hours before forensic was done with the door. Statements were taken, and then I helped Salena clean up before heading home and showering.
I’m heading into the office when my phone rings.
“Detective Sinclair,” I answer.
Complete silence greets me on the other end. I frown, pulling the phone from my ear, and see the line is active.
“Hello?” I say.
Still, nothing but silence greats me. I’m about to speak again when the line goes dead. I glance around the busy street, my eyes scanning everyone. I think it’s time to call in a friend. I dial Sander’s number and he picks up on the first ring.
“About time you called me!” comes my friend's cheery voice from the other end.
“Yeah, sorry I’ve been MIA. I’ve been settling in, and there’s a case that’s taking up a lot of my time.”
“Anything you need help with?”
“Actually, yes.”
I mention the call just now and hear Sander typing away on his end,
“What are you doing?”
“I’m tracing the number now.”
“You don’t have to waste your time with that, that’s not why I called.”
“I’m not wasting my time. You’re family,” he replies instantly.
I turn back and head into the station. “Thanks, man.”
“It’s a burner phone, but it looks like it pinged off a tower two miles from you.”
“He’s close, then.”
“What’s going on? Should I be worried?”
“This woman in town has a stalker. Leaving her notes in blood and sabotaging her car. There have also been a couple of murders. The victims closely resemble her.”
“Shit.”
“Yeah.”
“Sounds like you could use the help. I’m booking the next flight out.”
Before I can argue, the line goes dead. Sander has always had my back, he’s the friend I can always count on. I never have to ask Sander for anything; he always just does it.
Chapter Twenty Four
Salena
