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“Because you’re being recorded,” Liadun replied, pointing to a blinking red light.
“Oh. You didn’t have my consent,” Shelley exclaimed, looking at Wilson.
He blushed slightly.
“I’m investigating a murder and attempted murder. Guess who’s at the centre of all this drama?” Wilson pointed out.
“This interview is over. You didn’t get my client’s permission to record her, nor did you read her rights. Nothing here can be used in a court of law,” Liadun announced and motioned for Shelley to rise.
Shelley rose to her feet and glared at Wilson. “I’m not sure what you did is legal. While I understand the need to solve crimes, there’s a proper way of doing it. Victimising the victim isn’t one.”
With that, Shelley turned and, using her crutch, hobbled out.
“This isn’t over,” Liadun promised and followed Shelley.
Drew/Ghoul
He was relieved to see Shelley heading towards him with Liadun firmly on her heels. Liadun was well known for her take-no-prisoners attitude. She was called a piranha in legal circles because she ate her opponents and left them dead in the water. She was famous enough that she could pick and choose her own clients. Liadun only took one or two cases a year but remained available to the Legends.
“Thanks, Liadun,” Drew said as they approached. He reached out and held Shelley by the arms, checking her over.
Liadun offered him a grim smile. “I need to draw up some papers. Wilson completely violated Miss Evans’ rights.”
“Thank you for coming,” Shelley said, extending her hand. Liadun shook it and nodded at Drew before leaving.
“I didn’t think you’d be long once Liadun arrived. Maybe next time you’ll listen to Charlie and me when we say Wilson doesn’t intend a friendly chat.”
“Yeah, yeah, you were right, and I was wrong. I can’t believe that man,” Shelley agreed as they headed outside. Drew led Shelley over to an SUV with blacked-out windows. He lifted her up, and she settled down.
No sooner had he driven off than Shelley turned to him.
“No distractions or rescues now, Drew. How do you know Mary?”
Damn! Drew had forgotten all about that in his haste to reach Shelley. Now Drew was trapped with no escape. Did he lie or tell some sort of partial truth? Inside him, Waste woke and crowed at his predicament. Sodding Sin!
Chapter Twelve.
Drew/Ghoul
Shelley kept gazing at him steadily. “Don’t bother lying, Drew, I can see you trying to decide what to tell me. You saw Mary Worth or Bloody Mary in that mirror. You recognised her and didn’t react at all. Deny that and I’ll call you a liar and head home right now.”
“Don’t threaten me, Shelley. This is your safety on the line, not mine. I’m doing my best to help you; don’t spit on that,” Drew retorted immediately.
Shelley’s eyes narrowed. “Stop trying to drag this out. How do you know Mary?”
“Because she saved my life too, and that is all I can tell you. I’m sworn to secrecy like you are over Ghoul,” Drew replied and focused on the road.
“How did you find out that I met Ghoul?” Shelley said slowly. Her gaze intensified, and Drew realised he’d just caused a major cock-up. He glanced helplessly towards the mirror in the car.
“Pull over,” Mary demanded.
Shelley jumped as Mary’s image appeared. She opened her mouth to speak, but Mary’s glare appeared to have made Shelley reconsider.
Drew looked for a quiet place to stop and pulled into a supermarket car park. He drove down to the bottom, where there was nobody parked, as Shelley glared at the mirror.
“I knew you were real!” she finally exclaimed.
“More fool you, because I’m not Ghoul and I will protect myself at any cost,” Mary growled out, and Shelley experienced a shiver run down her spine. Mary meant what she said.
