That easy dismissal only made Neil feel worse. He had a sinking suspicion Riko hadn't been behind the bloody birthday surprise or the countdown after all. Lola said Nathan's parole hearing had been that same day. His circle knew he'd get out. Now Neil wondered if their presence was what had Riko keeping his distance from the Foxes this spring. Did Tetsuji warn Riko not to draw attention to himself while Nathan's men were on the prowl? Tetsuji and Riko were Moriyamas, but they were not the family the Wesninskis served and protected.
