Interesting. “Do you know who posted bail?”
“I can probably get the details for you.”
“Thanks.”
Time to get back to trudging the streets of London, hoping someone would spot her. Maybe the guys from New Year’s Eve would have another go. But she doubted it—they hadn’t done such a good job last time. “Okay, I’ve got to be off. I’m sure I’ll see you around.”
Four hours later, she was about to collapse in a heap and admit she was wrong. No one wanted her. Who would have thought wandering aimlessly could be so boring? It was probably that she was waiting for something that never happened.
She was aware that her backup team had changed. She’d caught sight of Janelle a couple of times. Rose and Dave were probably back at the nice warm hotel, likely snuggled up in bed. At that thought, an image of Kane flashed up in her mind. Why was that? Her brain should have more sense.
Her phone rang, and she pulled it out and glanced at the caller ID. It was Janelle. What had happened to maintaining silence? Still, she was glad of the interruption. Maybe they should endthe session. She could come out again later. Maybe they only worked at night.
“I thought you weren’t allowed to call me.”
“We decided you’d want to hear this.”
“What is it?”
“My brother is right now on his way to the hotel.”
Her heart jumped in her chest, but she forced herself to remain cool. “Which brother?”
“Hah. Which one would you like it to be?”
“Jake.”
“Liar.”
Her heart jumped again and started a steady thump in her chest. “Kane is on his way? How come? Why isn’t he in Uganda where he’s supposed to be? Has something gone wrong?”
“Not that I know of. Apparently, he had a change of heart while waiting in Kampala airport and decided that looking after you was more important than his time machine.”
“I somehow don’t believe that. And why didn’t anyone tell us he was on his way?”
“Jake told Rose but said not to tell you yet—he didn’t want to get your hopes up in case Kane changed his mind and turned back.”
“More hah!” She looked around searching for Janelle but couldn’t spot her anywhere. “Where are you? Where do we meet? Or shall I see you back at the hotel?”
“There’s an underground parking facility just around the corner. Meet us there in ten and we’ll drive you back.”
“Okay.”
Looked like her aimless wandering was over for the moment. To be safe, she pulled the reflector device from her bag and slipped it in place. Now she could relax for the rest of the day.
She spotted the sign for parking and started walking fast. What the hell was going on? Kane had chosen her over his timemachine. It was inconceivable. Her blood was fizzing in her veins. He was in London. For a moment, she was tempted to take off the reflector device and reach out to him. But likely, he would be wearing one of the devices as well, so the bad guys wouldn’t pick him up. She’d see him soon enough.
She stopped short. What was she doing? She was acting like some lovesick teenager. He probably had a perfectly pragmatic reason for coming to London that had nothing to do with her.
Be cool.
Chapter 18
Kaitlin found Janelle leaning against a nondescript black SUV.
“It’s Dave’s,” Janelle said. “Apparently, perfect for undercover work.”
“Hah,” Kaitlin replied. “Anyone sees a black SUV and the first thing they think is undercover cops. Where’s Josie?”
