Page 74 of Girl Between (Dana Gray FBI Mystery Thriller #5)

I step out into the humid air, letting the city’s familiar hum envelop me. Every corner, every alleyway holds a story, a secret. And I intend to keep it that way. That’s why I’m ignoring his frantic phone call. But still, our earlier conversation echoes in my mind.

“They know!”

“What do you mean they know?”

“They said TNC!”

“So?”

“So how many people do you think know how to practice transnasal craniotomies in Louisiana? It’s an antiquated procedure. It’s only a matter of time before they figure it out.”

“Then you better find a way to throw them off our trail.”

“How?”

“Figure it out.”

“And if I can’t?”

“You know what happens if you can’t.”

I crack my knuckles, then my neck. It doesn’t relieve stress anymore, but I do it anyway. Habits are hard to break.

My mind flashes back to her and our little run in at the cemetery.

Is she the one who pointed the needle my way?

I had a feeling she would be a problem.

No matter.

I’m good at eliminating problems.

Besides, this is only a blip. The tip of the iceberg so to speak. If they knew, really knew what I am capable of …

I close my eyes, taking a deep breath, letting the memories of my life’s work wash over me. They’ll uncover what I’ve done eventually. But I still have time. And I intend to use it.