She Could Have Bled Out

His instructions to the corporate lawyer flashed through his mind. ‘Assault, lying in wait, the use of a deadly weapon… Do I need to teach you how to do your job? Make sure you ask for the longest sentence possible. File your papers today.’ What was the longest sentence for aggravated assault? Five years, ten years? If Luca hadn’t come to him today, would Kira be transferred to a penitentiary for felons? Austyn balled his hands into fists, his eyes smouldering like hot coals. ‘Where the hell’s Douglas?’ The chief of police jogged downstairs as soon as he got the call. He had no time to wipe the sweat off his forehead as he greeted Austyn. ‘Mr McCarthy, it’s a pleas—’ ‘Where is she?’ Austyn cut him off. ‘Who?’ The chief was momentarily thrown. ‘Oh, you mean the two suspects who hurt Miss Woods?’ Douglas was pleased with himself. He’d had some misgivings when Miss Glover called and asked him to withhold food, water and visitation for the two suspects. But then she dropped Mr McCarthy’s n