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I tapped my fingers on the edge of the boxing ring that I was still sitting on. “Yeah… or maybe Khan doesn’t want to dig around because he knows that he was the one who killed her.”
“Raven, for fuck’s sake, don’t say things like that while you’re in the Gray Manor. What if someone hears you?”
“Sorry. You’re right. We can talk about it at the station. I just need to shower, then I’m coming in.”
“I told you, I’m meeting up with Magni and some of the Huntsmen at eight. It’s a full-day thing so I won’t see you at the station today.”
My tone of voice carried my disappointment. “Oh, okay.”
“But we could meet at my house tonight…”
“Tonight?” I straightened up.
“Yes, I want to talk more about this.”
A smile grew on my lips. “Are you throwing out panther bait now?”
Leo laughed. “If that’s what it takes to have another night with you.”
I laughed back and gave a small playful purr. “See you tonight then.”
As soon as I hung up, I called up Laura. “Quick question; didn’t you tell me that your sister is friends with the granddaughter of Mr. Zobel?”
“That’s right.”
“I have a new lead in the investigation and it would be very helpful if we could get access to whatever personal items his family inherited from him. Maybe an old wristband or notebooks… do you think you can ask them about it?”
“Sure, but I doubt Annelise would have anything. Maybe her mother or her aunt. I can ask.”
“And Laura, if they agree that I can take a look, would you join me as my wingman again?”
Laura chuckled. “Only if I can bring my numb-gun again!”
I grinned and jumped down from the boxing ring. “Deal. I’ll be ready to leave in an hour.”
CHAPTER 19
Magni’s Concerns
Leo
“Mila’s tournament is only a few months away and I have several concerns that we need to address.” Magni stood in a strong stance with his arms crossed as he spoke to my captain, me, and four Huntsmen from his elite soldier unit.
“This tournament will be bigger than any in the history of the Northlands.”
“Are you sure about that?” my captain asked and looked down at the stats on his wristband. “We have thirteen hundred men signed up so far and that’s about the same as for the previous four tournaments.”
Magni gave the captain a dirty look. “This is my daughter. Of course, there will be record numbers.”
“No one is questioning how desirable Mila is. It’s just that with the Couples Matching Program, Nmen have alternatives now. It takes a lot to raise the money to participate and they don’t want to risk their lives when the odds of winning are so small.”
Magni looked like he was about to explode and spoke through gritted teeth. “Mila is worth dying for.”
The four huntsmen and I all nodded with serious faces.
“Any man who isn’t willing to risk his life and fortune to be with my daughter should stay the fuck away.”
“Agreed.” The captain nodded. “I’m just trying to be realistic here. I have no doubt that the entire population of single men in this country dream of marrying Mila, but the fact that she’s your daughter might scare away some.”
