I know, Pendragon said off-handedly. But that s neither here or there. He s been loyal to me for six months, Vicki said defensively. I ll take your word for it, Pendragon said unconvincingly. It can t be the latter anyway.
Cops don t turn up for that.
Vicki could hold the tears back no longer and she sobbed. I m sorry. Pendragon sat beside her on the bed and handed her a linen handkerchief. I get carried away with the sound of my own voice and say thoughtless things. He let the smile become a hoarse chuckle.