Chapter 43: A Conspiracy of Ravens, Part 6, Why?

James pauses, letting that sink in.

Weighing up my reaction?

“But...” I stammer. “But everyone thought that was a terrorist attack or an attempt at ransom. That’s what the news reports said.”

He arches his brows. “The full details of that... incident... were not released to the news agencies, and I think that people who commit such acts could be called terrorists, don’t you?”

I drain my cup and sit, staring at the dregs. James takes the cup from my hand, refills it and pushes it back into my hand.

Sipping my coffee again, “So, the people you are watching for are dangerous then?”

“Oh, yes, very dangerous.” He leans forwards, touches my hand, “Don’t misunderstand, Kirstie. I am not asking you to get involved. I wouldn’t do that. It would be grossly unfair of me. But since you are doing the job you are anyway, I thought I’d speak with you; sound you out.”

What’s this all about?