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Chapter 83

Author: Sheila Blue
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Anders sits at his desk, brooding long and hard. Nikas' case file is spread out before him. He has spent all afternoon studying the case and is still where he is; nowhere.

It's like every turn is barricaded. No loopholes to attack from. It was so well crafted, well calculated that it is difficult to dispute that Nikas didn't commit the crime.

As much as he loves challenges, Anders is beginning to hate this one. But then, he's unwilling to give up.

He checks the desk clock on his table. Almost closing hours. He should start preparing for another stake out night at the auto-shop waiting for Electra.

Just as he gathers the scattered papers into a file, the door to his office opens and Orion walks in.

Anders lifts his gaze to meet him as he taps the file on the table to ensure their even arrangement.

A forced smile crosses his lips as he sets the file aside. Orion matches it with a smile just as forced and fake.

He pulls a seat out for himself and settles into it.

“Howdy man.” He greets,
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