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“Okay, now?”
“Make sure you aren’t followed. Be aware of your surroundings.
Call me if you think you’re in danger, and I’ll put a call out to one of
my men”
“I will. I promise.”
I was relieved that he hadn't seduced me at that point. I believe his
anger had overridden his sexual attraction for me, and I thanked the
goddess for that one.
No sooner had he gotten out the door than I heard gunshots coming
from outside. Had Brandt been shot? Had he shot someone? I locked
the door and punched his number into my phone, my heart racing.
There was no answer; the call went to voicemail. I did what my
instinct told me to, and went outside.
Brandt called to me, “Over here, Rachel!” He was crouched down
behind his van and didn’t appear to be injured, holding his Walther 9
mm in his hand. “Get down!”
“What the fuck's going on here?” I said, scooting down beside him.
“It’s one of Jerry’s men. I think he’s been staking you out.”
“Who fired the shot?” I asked in a shaky voice.
“A man in the lot. I didn’t see him. The only thing I saw was a black
truck pulling out. I’ve got one of my guys on it now. You need to get
back into the house.”
“I’ve got to get to Louis Campbell’s house now!”
“Go now, then. I’ll stay here to make sure you’ve gotten off okay.
I’ve got to follow up with this guy. I’ll have backup meet you there.
Just know that someone will be there for you, should you need it.” He
had his hand on my shoulder.