The Shadows of Justice (33 page)

As ever, Rutherford didn’t argue, which is one of the great benefits of the ever-loyal creatures that are dogs. Dan filled a container with water, took the duvet, a blanket and the whisky bottle and ushered Rutherford through the rain and into the car.

The streets were quiet. It was a drive of only five minutes to the city centre and the multi-storey car park in the corner of the plaza. Slowly, one by one, the Peugeot rumbled up the levels until they reached the roof. There were cars on the lower floors but this high it was deserted.

Dan parked in the corner where Annette and Roger Newman had jumped. He switched off the engine, cuddled Rutherford to him and together they watched the storm.