“So let me get this straight. You’re saying your dog ate the letter you left,” said Christina. “And your neighbor’s cat ran off with the bloodied T-shirt.” “Lot of pets involved with this case, Detective Khoury,” commented Ethan soberly. “So it seems, Constable Lim.” Christina shot him a look. His eyes danced. She bowed her head and squeezed the bridge of her nose while she considered the absurdity of this case.