CHAPTER FIFTEENThere had been no warning, not even the sound of the outer door opening, but perhaps he hadn’t been intended to hear. He straightened, the spatula still gleaming unmisted in his hand and he looked down at it, placing it carefully on a small table before looking at the doctor.
She wasn’t alone. Avril was beside her and, behind them both, Crombie stood grim and alert. He held his pistol and Felix wondered if he would use it. Then he saw the Major’s expression and knew that he wouldn’t hesitate to shoot.
“Felix!” Avril stepped forward. “I…”
“You told them.” He felt bitter at her betrayal.
“She told us nothing,” snapped Crombie. He took hold of Avril’s arm and pulled her to his side away from the line of fire. “She didn’t have to. You’ve been under surveillance from the mome
