“It looks like Kaz has been caught. Not bad — that's really good news.'
Victor whistled, stood at the door and rang the doorbell.
Footsteps sounded from inside soon after. They were light and familiar, with a slightly exaggerated rhythm, as if the person inside was planning to show this long-overdue visitor who was boss.
The door opened a c***k.
First to appear were Julia’s sparkling eyes, followed by her face, which was hidden behind a mischievous grin. She didn’t open the door right away though; the chain was still on. Peering at Victor through the c***k, she looked just like a little fox guarding a treasure trove.
“Victor,” she drawled, smiling slyly. ‘You haven’t been home in days. Mum’s pretty upset – she says she might lose the most handsome son in the family. But if I put in a
