CHAPTER 303

Prologue

Crash.

Bang.

Thump thump thump.

Silence.

Another loud thud followed the distinctive sound of breaking glass.

Not good.

When the whole building seemed to shake with the next crash-bang-thump combo, Domini Katzinski panicked.

Call the police, dummy.

Good plan.

She scrambled for her cell phone on the nightstand. She dialed and hunkered underneath the covers, counting the rings.

Pick up. Please pick up.

“Domini?” Cam McKay said with a surprised tone. “What’s goin’ on?”

The deep timbre of his voice allowed her to focus on something besides her fear. “I think someone is breaking into the restaurant. There’s loud noises and breaking glass—”

“Are you locked in your apartment?”

“Yes. Should I—”

“No. Don’t move. Stay right there, do you hear me?”

Domini started to answer but he beat her to the punch.

“I mean it,” Cam said sharply. “Stay put and stay quiet until you hear from me. Keep your phone close to you and on vibrate. Promise me.”

“I promise.”

“Good. I’m on my way.” Click.

For the