Chapter 99: Ambush – Klempner

I knew he'd turn up. In my gut, I knew it.

Got you, you cowardly little bastard...

He's betrayed himself now. Until this, I had nothing before I could offer Stanton with any certainty beyond my own gut feeling that I had their target. Now, at the very least, I've caught a stalker in the act.

He's returned, as I was sure he would, staking out the apartment. But I was here first, waiting.

Getting careless...

Didn't even close the door properly...

Suppressing the urge to grin, I drain the last of the water bottle I've been nursing for the last two hours, get out of my car and follow...

... then pause...

Backtracking a few steps, four quick stabs of my knife into the tires ensure that Hoodie won't be making a quick getaway by that route. This time, I don't suppress the grin. Instead, padding quietly to the door, I let myself in. There's no need even to force the lock. He's saved me the trouble.