‘It was a dagger attack. No one carries multiple of those to kill people. Not like a Chinese movie, anyway.’ DCI Roland flashed tiny yellow teeth.
Callan shrugged noncommittally. ‘The killer was gone when I flashed my torch. I didn’t think it was safe to leave Ms Mackinnon behind on her own.’
Roland raised an eyebrow. ‘So it was safe to lead your… Girlfriend to that place.’
It wasn’t exactly a question, but Callan leant forward, imitating his colleague. ‘I prefer to keep my girl close. She’s safer that way.’
My girl? Aileen blushed. Did he really think of her that way?
Of course not, Aileen! He’s trying to keep Roland away!
DCI Roland flashed a smile at Aileen that wasn’t at all genuine. ‘You are a lucky woman to have such a man at your beck and call.’
Aileen didn’t respond. She con
