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not move.
    “What the hell is this?” Sheriff Delsmann looked at the deputy.
    The Shadowy figure whipped around and with blinding speed sent his deadly reply. The deputy was the first to hit the icy road bed as the throwing stars viciously buried themselves in his chest. Sheriff Delsmann turned and ducked but still two others shredded her parka and dug deep into her back. Sheriff Delsmann shrieked from the burning pain. She turned around, faced the suspect, and somehow managed to fire off several shots. She watched mortified as the bullets struck but the shadowy figure remained standing.
    “What the hell are you,” Sheriff Delsmann stood defiantly. She pointed her weapon and fired three more times. The shadowy figure stumbled this time and dropped onto the road. Sheriff Delsmann checked on her deputy. He was okay, but badly injured.
    “We have a deputy injured,” Sheriff Delsmann called on her radio. “We also have a suspect down. Send a couple of squads now.” She reloaded her weapon and looked over at the suspect; who was gone!
    “Where are you?” Sheriff Delsmann whirled in all directions with her weapon ready to fire. Her wild-eyed search turned up nothing.
    “Over here,” a voice finally said.
    Sheriff Delsmann spun in the direction of the voice. She pointed her weapon, but it was too late. The arrow drove itself with unrelenting desire into Sheriff Delsmann. She flew several feet backwards landing softly now in the pillowy snow. Sheriff Delsmann could hear a death rhythm in her ears. The pressure in her chest was crushing and she couldn’t breath.
    “Next time we meet you die.” The shadowy figure announced, turned and walked away.
    Sheriff Delsmann tried to reach for her shoulder mike, but the pain was unbearable. All she could do was watch in silence as the person faded into the darkness. Talia breathed slowly and closed her eyes.

Chapter 2
     
    Andrew came into the four season room trying to balance the tray with beer, snacks, and cell phone. He put the tray and cell phone down by the edge of the indoor hot tub. It was really nice to have an indoor hot tub since they remodeled the four season room this past summer. It sure was a lot better than freezing your butt off going outside in the snow and cold if you wanted to take a dip in the hot tub.
    Andrew tossed his robe and towel on one of the wicker chairs. The soothing waters of the hot tub really felt good as Andrew slipped into it. He opened an ice cold brew and took a long, slow swig. It hit the spot perfectly. Andrew grabbed his phone when it started buzzing. It was a text message from Megan.
    “Conference is okay,” Andrew read aloud the text.
    “I felt the baby moving during dinner.”
    “Miss you and the baby terribly. When you coming home?” Andrew texted back. He took another drink waiting for Megan’s reply. His phone buzzed.
    “One week. Miss you too. What are you doing?”
    “I’m in the hot tub with a beer, but no one to share with.” Andrew typed. He pressed the send key. Andrew opened the bag of chips and had just put some in his mouth when his phone buzzed again.
    “LOL,” Andrew read Megan’s text. “Better be alone or you’re in big trouble.”
    “No worries. Better get some sleep. Text me tomorrow.” Andrew replied. He hit the send button.
    “Luv you. Later.” Megan texted him back.
    Andrew closed his phone and set it down. Andrew grabbed some more chips. As he was chewing away, his phone buzzed.
    “Doesn’t she ever sleep,” Andrew laughed. He flipped open his phone. It was Maggie and Sam.
    “What’s up?” Andrew answered the call. He listened to his aunt. “I’m just sitting in the hot tub drinking beer and trying to relax,” Andrew replied. He paused and then said, “How’s the weather in Arizona? Is Sam bored yet?” Andrew laughed at his Aunt’s reply that Sam was indeed bored, but was enjoying the nice weather. Andrew listened some more. “No I’m not working on any case right now,” Andrew