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From his hiding place, Adalhard Jaeger saw the Forensics police arrive first, followed shortly after by the large black Bear Cat. He watched with nervous interest as twelve black-clad, heavily armed specialist police officers disembarked and assembled alongside their vehicle. Although a hint of nervous energy pulsed through his body, he was not afraid; at least, he told himself the feeling was not fear. They would not find him, even if a dozen more cops arrived. He was too well hidden. He took the pistol from his waistband, clicked the safety off, and placed it on the ledge beside him, within easy reach.
Other than killing as many cops as he could, should they discover his hiding place, Adalhard did not spend undue concern thinking about what he would do if they did find him. If it ca
