Collect call
Mason Stone remained in the confiscated warehouse until the last moment.
It was necessary that he remain hidden as long as possible.
He used the wait to inventory the arsenal he had at his disposal: the revolver he had left and a handful of ammunition. He spread a cloth on the bonnet of the Ford and dismantled the gun repeatedly while listening to the noises outside. He would have liked to get in touch with April, but it was better if he didn't know anything. She'd be furious with him when she realised, he hadn't said hello. But Mason also knew that she wouldn't be able to hate him.
If he came back, she would find a way to make it up to him.
After checking the car one last time, he started the engine and pulled into Columbus traffic on 41st Street, into Hell's Kitchen. Af
