One surprise deserves another.
âThink youâll need any help, Sergeant?â Lieutenant Wynn asked Matt Rudd.
âI donât think so, sir,â Rudd said.
âKuzniki is a dangerous, but he doesnât know Iâm here.â
âO.K.,â Wynn said. âIâm going to lunch.â
With his back to the door, Rudd hadnât seen Kuzniki enter the hotel lobby. As he turned around, Kuznikiâs hand darted to a shoulder holster and he swept out a .38 automatic. Rudd froze in position, then slowly raised his hands.
âYou must be slowing down, Matt,â Kuzniki said. âFirst time Iâve been able to take you.â
âItâll be the last, too,â Rudd said angrily.
âThatâs right, MattâIâll see to that.â