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Thane
I’d just stepped out of the shower after spending a couple of hours at the gym, when Sera called me. She explained what was happening. I immediately tried calling Sam after hanging up with her. When he didn’t answer, I left a message and then called Sera back.
“He didn’t answer his cell phone.”
“That’s because Ray stole it,” she explained.
I swore. “Ray stole it? Are you certain about this?”
“Yes. He also called me earlier. I’m sure that’s how he found my number. From Sam’s cell phone.”
I frowned. “You actually spoke to Ray?”
“I told him he had the wrong number, and then hung up on him.”
“I’m sure he didn’t buy that.”
Sera sighed wearily. “No, I’m sure he didn’t. He was a cop and knows my voice. I’m sure I had him at ‘hello’.”
I grunted. “What a mess. Do you think Ray
