Page 332 of Rangers Unexpected Return

I placed the call on speaker.

Lieutenant Avery continued.

“The front window was broken.”

“There was blood in the living room.”

“How much?” I asked.

“Not enough to indicate a fatal injury.”

Relief tried to rise.

I didn’t let it.

“Signs of a struggle?”

“Yes.”

“Did you find a body?”

“No.”

“Any suspects?”

“Gone before patrol arrived.”

Wolf leaned closer.

“Vehicles?”

“One neighbor reported seeing a dark sedan leave the area.”

“Plate?”

“None.”

“Direction?”

“South.”

I closed my eyes.

Evan had escaped.

But maybe Elizabeth had too.

“Did you search the backyard?”

“Yes.”

“There’s a damaged section of fence and blood on the wood.”

Mace looked at Max.

“She climbed out.”

Lieutenant Avery heard him.