Chapter 12 Twelve

• But before Carmela could speak, the door flew open with a bang, and a tall, imposing figure strode into the room. "Stop right there," the man said, his voice booming. "This is not the time for this conversation."
• Carmela recognized the man immediately - it was the chief of police, and he looked furious. "Chief Johnson, what's going on?" she asked, her heart pounding.
• The chief's eyes were cold and hard. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you all to come with me," he said.