Chapter 25

“This is Nicky Dalton and Shel Slidell,” he said. “They’re some of our newer folks, but I think you’ll see they make a great addition to the unit.”

Alex shook hands with both women. They both had a firm shake and a steady eye-to-eye gaze that said “no nonsense” loud and clear. Within a moment, he caught the strong bond between the two. Okay, that’s how things are. What is it about partners, especially ones with special gifts, that seems to work this way? Wonder what their talents might be?

He knew better than to ask or even to probe mentally. If and when there was a need to know, he’d find out or be told. For now, the fact they were clearly some of Chiles’ hand-picked additions to the POU was enough to recommend them.

“What’s the game plan, boss?”