Lost in the Woods

"So you mean that one of those cops could have killed the man on our way to his house?" I continued his statement when that was what I believed.

He nodded. "Or more. And that's what we need to know. And I highly suggest you work on it behind Tanner's knowledge."

"You want me to stab Tanner behind his back? Have you forgotten he's my lawyer?" I asked, debated to be precise.

"Tanner was pretty convinced earlier that you agreed to the result of the cops' investigation regarding the case. Better keep it that way. I'll recommend a loyal police officer who can work on the case with confidentiality."

Then he asked me to get his phone from his left pocket to search for the contact person. I believed Norman had nothing to do with the attempt of killing me so I agreed to his proposal. And, of course, for our conversation to be put to an end.

After getting the man's contact information, a deafening silence dominated the rest of the travel toward the hotel. Fifteen minut