Chapter 4
“I’m certain it was just an accident.” Sergei didn’t want the local cops who had rushed to the arena in on the case, and was doing his best to convince them the deadly light was not sent down on purpose.
“Ro…” Ridley was still nearly hyperventilating when he finally connected with his partner. “Roy…My God! You could have been…”
“It didn’t even come all that close, Remington.” Rocco had felt the breeze on the back of his head. “No big deal, really.”
“You’re sure?” Ridley was suddenly quite attentive, once he tore himself away from Mikolas.
“Yes.” Rocco stole a touch of his hand. “You’re okay too?”
“I’m fine,” Ridley promised.
“We have to look for a note, then.” Rocco’s voice was low but intense. “I have a new suspect.” He nodded toward Sugar Plum Fairy Svetlana, still in c
