Chapter 26
My path took me over the top of the Customs House and then veered to the left. As I sped past I caught a glimpse of the festivities as party-goers milled around in the courtyard at the back. They displayed no signs of panic or alarm so whatever had happened to Chris must have occurred away from the venue. Unless Chris wasn’t the person I’d been called for. But if he was okay, why hadn’t he called me back?
I left the city centre behind and dropped down to flit between two large sheds. A wide space opened up behind them and here I found the reaction I’d expected to see at the council party.
An ambulance, lights flashing and flanked by two police cars, took up one corner of the square. Uniformed officers bustled around, securing the scene. As I floated over the ambulance, I slow
