Chapter 5

Moving stealthily, Kegan rounded the lake—ever aware of his surroundings, and any possible watchers—until he was at the steps. Sensing that they were alone, he joined Morse, staying in the shadow of the arch.

“It’s been a while, Kegan,” Morse said with a nod of his head. “From the look of you, you’ve been keeping fit.”

Kegan shrugged. “It gave me something to do.”

“Bored?” Morse asked, almost smiling.

“I had my moments,” Kegan replied before getting down to why he was there. “What do you know about the murder of the drug company VP?”

“I know who did it, if that’s what you’re asking. Gage Dekker. At my orders.”

“Yeah, I figured you were behind it. Why Dekker?”