Night Gaze The Redemption of Joker
Alice said, adjusting the plate in her arms.
"Yes ma'am."
Lyle got back in the car and parked it along the west side of the building, the tires crunching over packed snow. He got out and locked the door behind him. Meanwhile, Alice headed toward the steps, her breath visible in the cold night air. She placed one hand on the rail and ascended slowly, each step deliberate. When she reached the top, she paused, breathing heavily from the effort. An officer rushed over and opened the door for her, his young face earnest and eager to help.