Chapter 24

“What was that?” The voice came from outside, maybe even in the bedroom. Close, too close. Ike sucked in a breath and held it, trying not to move a muscle.

“Oh, quit worrying. Probably a cat or something outside. Sit down. Miguel’ll be back soon, and we can get this project finished.” That was the slender man, the boss. More footsteps, but they grew softer and soon quit.

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By the time reinforcements began to arrive, dusk had fallen. Soon there were too many official vehicles to readily be concealed where Perry had parked, but they managed to get them all at least off the road and partly hidden behind brush. As dusk deepened, that might do.