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side business of the Magician’s.
    His muscles relaxed once they were airborne.
    Tim made a call on the satellite phone. “It’ s done.”
    AJ let out a sigh of relief. They had successfully broken Denzel Wilkins, a high profile drug kingpin, out of a federal prison.

CHAPTER THREE
    Applause greeted Megan’s arrival at the newsroom. Joy and pride instilled lightness in her step. She’d been the people’s voice in fighting the scum on the streets. She’d made a difference in the world, at least in her tiny part of it.
    In the back corner, her colleagues and friends, Janet, Kelly, Kyle and Victoria congregated around her cluttered desk, each holding the morning edition.
    Sporting a wide, warm smile, Kelly held up the newspaper. “Megan, this is excellent! The photos leave no doubt of his activities.” She swiped a loose tendril from her face.
    Kelly Williams was the most strikingly beautiful woman Megan knew. She loved the straight blonde hair she’d inherited from her mother, but did envy the natural waves in her friend’s auburn hair.
    “How’d you come upon this?” Janet asked.
    Megan removed her coat and shrugged. She sat before her desk, and then placed her purse in the top drawer. “Following Keyshawn was easier than I thought it would be. He didn’t check to see if it was safe before he made exchanges. And Councilman Thomas walked around as if he owned the street.”
    Witnessing that particular exchange had been luck. Now the councilman would be questioned, his reputation besmirched in the media, and she couldn’t be happier. Maybe they’d finally force him to resign from the Baltimore City Council.
    “You have great sources to get you lined up with this dealer,” Kyle said. “I’ve heard of him. He’s notorious for avoiding the police.”
    A knowing grin crossed her face. “I have amazing sources.” Keyshawn was only a start. With her sources, she’d catch more than the little fish.
    Victoria grimaced. “I wish some of your sources could help me. I need new ones, the ones I have are useless.”
    She and Victoria had been paired investigating Magic Shop. Megan was on the drug side and Victoria on the prostitution side.
    “What’s next for you, Megan?” The tall red-headed Janet McFarland glowed. She and her husband were expecting a daughter and hoped she’d have her mother’s emerald green eyes. Being six months pregnant hadn’t slowed her down. She still dug into her investigations with full force. The office pool odds favored her dropping the baby during an interview.
    “I had hoped to continue following Keyshawn until he met up with his boss but something happened last night that halted my plans. I do have a couple of photos of suspicious people I’d like you to look at, Victoria.”
    The two of them shared photos and notes daily hoping for a link. They were hoping for something that could break their story.
    “Actually, all of you should take a look in case you’ve run across them in your investigations. If you don’t know, I’ll take the photos to my sources. I think two of the men I captured are police officers potentially taking a bribe.”
    The police would want to talk with her. They wouldn’t be happy about her article. It had been worth it though.
    Victoria nodded. “Good. I haven’t seen anyone interesting. I followed the pimps but they’ve led me nowhere except the brothel. I haven’t been able to sneak in. Their security is tight.”
    Megan nodded. “It’s okay. I think I’ve a good lead for us.”
    “Just be careful. As you’re well aware, the Magician has a reputation for being ruthless.” Kyle moved closer and placed a hand on her shoulder. “I’m just worried about you. We wouldn’t want you to disappear also. We’ve gotten used to our Southern belle.”
    Megan had been raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Her friends swore she had a southern accent but she knew better. They had northern accents.
    “What am I, chopped liver?” Victoria asked, her