Chapter 13: Lawyers and Young Love
Nikoloz let go so quickly that Margaret stumbled. He whirled and headed for the stairs. Were the police here for him?
Vincent and Billy beat him to the front lawn, but not by much. The police car rolled to a stop in the shade of one of the large magnolias. Nikoloz wasn’t certain if he felt relief or dread as the policeman Dr. Yarborough had called “Cooter” stepped from behind the driver’s seat. At least his bigoted partner wasn’t with him this time. Instead, a well-dressed older gentleman opened the passenger door and slid out, stepping carefully on the grass and brushing at a passing horsefly as though it might explode on contact. His hair and mustache were expertly trimmed, and the dark suit hadn’t come off the rack. His briefcase looked like alligato
