The Vampire Council: Case File:1 (23 page)

‘Someone will pay.’

EPILOGUE:

T
he smoke and debris from the collapsed hotel fills the night sky as an array of fire fighters dowse the still burning remanence. Due to the destruction of the hotel the authorities had cautioned off the road and the surrounding blocks of roads.

Two detectives stand by a car just down the road from the destruction taking and comparing notes. As one leaves to have a talk with the chief fire fighter, the other opens the driver door to the car and sits inside.

‘It’s all done.’ He states as he slips his notepad into his suit jacket pocket.

‘Are you sure?’ Max asks sat in the front passenger seat.

‘Yes, the secret is safe. It’s being rigged to look like a series of gas leak explosions. I’ll make sure this story is kept throughout the investigation.’ The detective replies.

‘Good.’ A voice from the backseat. The detective and Max turn to look with grins on their faces. ‘Send out the message… Begin the Ana Programme.’ Dirk laughs as he lights up a cigar.

The detective starts the car and drives off away from the scene. Dirks laugh echoes through the air as they drive away.