Page 23 of New Beginnings
I pinched the bridge of my nose. I didn’t have anything against cops but I sure as hell hated dealing with them. My job had led to countless encounters with law enforcement, ranging from the local police to the FBI, ATF, and various other agencies. Snooping for the government didn’t go over well with people when they thought you were stepping on their territory.
“Badges?”
The male agent held his badge up to the peephole, then the female agent did the same. Both had badge numbers, the FBI emblem, and their names. They looked real, but it wasn’t like I could tell through the peephole.
“You’ve seen our badges, Ms. Pierce,” the female agent said. “Open the door.”
I took a deep breath and released it, then opened the door. “How can I help you?”
“I’m Agent Revels, and this is my partner, Agent Monroe,” the male agent said. “Can we please step in? We don’t want your neighbors to hear our conversation.”
If I didn’t let them in, they’d find a way to get into my apartment to question me, anyway. And I didn’t want any of my neighbors to ask questions. So, I stepped to the side and let them inside then closed the door behind them.
“Would you like something to drink?”
“No,” Agent Monroe said. “We just need to ask you a few questions then we’ll get out of your hair.”
“Of course. Have a seat.”
I motioned to my couch. They both sat, and I took the armchair across from them.
“What’s this about?”
“Do you know anyone by the name of Cody Daniels?”
Fuck! I knew this had something to do with J.D. Trying to find information on his wife’s murder had alerted someone to what we’d been doing.
“The name sounds familiar. But I’m not sure why.”
Agent Monroe nodded and scribbled notes in a small notebook. “He’s missing,” she said. “He was connected to the motorcycle club Demons United.”
I nodded. “Yes. That’s how I know the name. His picture was plastered in the newspaper and news for a longtime, right?”
“Yes,” Agent Revels said. “And you’re sure that’s the only way you know him Ms. Pierce?”
I leaned back in my chair. “Ask me what you really want to know agent.”
I didn’t have time for the bullshit. I had more important things to do.
“How do you know, J.D. Stevens, Ms. Pierce?” Agent Revels asked.
“I met him through my ex-brother-in-law.”
“And what was the purpose of him being at your apartment yesterday?” he asked.
My brows furrowed. “And how do you know he was at my apartment, Agent Revels?”
“We’re asking the questions, Ms. Pierce,” the female agent said.
I arched my brow at her. “And I’ve been nothing but cooperative, Agent Monroe when I don’t have to be. So, I’ll ask again. How do you know he was at my apartment?”
“Only someone looking to hide something, wouldn’t answer our questions, Ms. Pierce,” Agent Revels said. “What are you hiding? And what’s your connection to J.D. Stevens?”
“I’m allowed to have people in my home agents. And who steps foot in here is no concern of yours.”
“Criminals? Is that the company you keep?” Agent Revels asked. “What would your bosses think about your association with the president of a known criminal organization?”
“Are you threatening, me?”
