Kathrine and Kristie knelt outside the apartment where Alex had told Kristie to meet him. It was nearly ten at night, and they had not seen any sign of Alex or James. According to what Alex had told Kristie, he was in an apartment on the fourth floor. They had hoped to catch Alex off guard while he was going in or out, but luck was not on their side. They would have to face him in the apartment after all.

Kathrine stood and tried to act casual as she walked up to the front ...