The parking lot outside the clubhouse buzzed with quiet determination as everyone loaded the last evidence boxes into waiting vehicles and although nobody smiled very much and I could feel something changing because months of fear had finally become purpose.
“We leave in two minutes.” Blade said checking his watch.
“Every cop is backed up.” Casey said carefully closing his laptop.
“The investigators are waiting.” Wayne nodded and Drake slipped his hand into mine.
“You ready?” He asked and I looked back at the clubhouse one last time.
“As ready as I’ll ever be.” I said.
Brax adjusted the strap on an evidence case while Talia stood beside him.
“Don’t let this thing out of your sight.” Casey called and Brax grinned.
“I wasn’t planning to.” Brax said.
Heath climbed into one o
