Chapter 10

“You’re one of Magdalene’s friends then?”

Darwin nodded. “I’m guessing you’re the police officer she mentioned over the phone earlier? The one who used to work in the supernatural division for the FBI?”

“Yeah.”

There was a brief moment of silence between them before Darwin spoke up once again. “Why did you decide to transfer to the local police force?”

Zachary stared at him for a few seconds longer before shaking his head. “You’re free to leave now, Mr. Watson. We will be in touch if we need to talk to you again.”

Darwin was taken aback by the sudden switch in topic, but he quickly realized there was a recording device in the room when Zachary shot a quick look toward one corner of it. The two of them made their way out. He didn’t struggle at all when Zachary clasped one hand around his wrist and guided him toward the toilet. He waited for Zachary to make sure the cubicles were empty.

“All clear?”