LECTER JAMES: Rise of the Braveheart

Chapter thirteen

"I know that look on your face. Something's wrong," Anna said to Lecter as he stepped back into the restaurant. As the place buzzed with people while they thanked their anonymous benefactor, Lecter helped Anna stand.

"I have to take you to safety. Come with me," he told her. Anna did not object. She just stood up and then followed Lecter outside.

As soon as they got outside, Lecter opened the door for Anna to get into the car. While he did so, Lecter observed that a black SUV which had been parked by the side of the street since his discussion with Dylan was still there.

Lecter then took out his phone and texted Alaric who was closeby. As Lecter drove off, the SUV wanted to follow, but Alaric blocked the car with his'. Alaric stepped down and approached the driver's seat. He knocked on the window and Billy rolled down the glass.

"Are you following my boss?" Alaric asked Billy with no chill in his tone. Billy scoffed.

"What are you talking about? You must have me confused with someone