Elena's POVI was at the window when the phone rang. The secure line glowed. My heart did a small flip even before I answered.“Elena Hart,” I said.“Ms. Hart,” a voice said. Calm. Smooth. Too calm. “This is Voss.”My stomach dropped like I had stepped off a curb.“What do you want?” I asked. I tried to keep my voice steady.“A friendly word,” he said. “I thought you should know when things get messy.”“Why are you calling me?” I said. “Talk to counsel. If you have an issue, speak to Percival.”He made a small sound that might have been a laugh. “Percival is a good man. He gives you good advice,” he said. “But sometimes counsel is slow. People get hurt while counsel thinks. I prefer directness.”“Then be direct,” I said. “Say what you want.”“Step away from the investigation,” he said. “Step away from Dominic’s fight and peace will follow.”“No,” I said.There it was. The word came out without rehearsal.“You really should consider it,” Voss said. “People are exhausted. People make mi
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