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.Maybe later one of these two willtell you all about it.”They all looked up as Sage came outof the far office.He was pale butcomposed.Alex stood up and theyembraced, then Sage gave Miles a bighug.“They said we could go home,” Sagesaid tiredly.“If they have any morequestions they’ll give us a call in themorning.Reg said he’d keep the wolvesat bay that long.” He smiled wanly.“He’s a good man and he seems fond ofme for some reason.”Alex smiled.“Who wouldn’t be?” Hekissed Sage fiercely.“Now let’s get outof here.Tomorrow can wait.Tonight Ijust want to hold you and think of nothingelse.”The three of them left together.Chapter 31The news that the Double ExposureAffair still wasn’t quite over was front-page news the following morning and forthe next few days.How it got out no oneknew.It was all there: Sarah’s arrest,the fact that she was the mother of a cultleader and had tried to kill a well-known actor and writer and most of all,the fact that Alexander Montgomery wasactually Evan Harding, rescued from acult when he was just eighteen years old.Jenny Miles once again did her best tocontain any damage.The studio hadhired a security service to keep thejournalists from the building, but thestreets outside were awash withcameramen and reporters.Alex and Sage sat white faced atAlex’s apartment watching the news,seeing the old clippings of Alex’s pastflash up on screen.Cully had appearedat the house that morning the minute thenews stories broke, and he sat with themnow, his face grim as Alex’s old lifewas sensationally recycled.Tense with anxiety, they watched forany news of Rudy’s death at Alex’shands but there was nothing.DS Doyleappeared in a pre-recorded interview onthe TV screen to give his comments onthe recent affair.His ruddy face wascalm, his voice matter of fact.“The police investigation is ongoing.However, I can confirm that we havearrested a woman in connection with theassault on Mr.Christopher Sage and Mr.Alexander Montgomery late last night.The woman, Sarah Brose, is in policecustody.Mrs.Brose has admitted tocreating the incidents known in the pressas the Double Exposure Affair.We havefound other evidence linking Mrs.Broseto the attack on the actress DianneCunningham as well as with the death ofMr.Eric Rossi.We urge anyone withany information to come forward.Webelieve all these incidents are connectedand were indeed events controlled byMrs.Brose.”He hesitated and looked around.“We realise that this is a sensationalcase and one that the public will be veryinterested in.However, with theconnection to the rescue of EvanHarding, now identified as being thewell-known author, Mr.AlexanderMontgomery, we would ask both thepress and the public to please respectboth Mr.Sage and Mr.Montgomery’sprivacy and let them get through thisordeal.Thank you.”Alex looked at Sage then at Cully.“He didn’t mention the videotape or thebit about me killing Rudy.If they havethe tape they must know that.”“He’s a good man, that DS,” saidCully, frowning.“He at least tried to askpeople to leave you and Sage alone.It’sgoing to get very messy out there, Alex.Everyone will want a piece of you.”Alex nodded.“I know.They can askme their questions but I won’t answerthem.In time this will all die down if wekeep playing the ‘No comment’ card.They surely have to get tired and moveonto something else.I’m just worriedabout the Eric Rossi thing.I don’t wantpeople to know about my past withStudy in Scarlet.I don’t really care onmy part, but I don’t want Sage taintedwith it.Imagine if they find out he wasseeing a man who liked to be debasedand abused.They’ll paint Sage as somekind of pervert.I don’t see how this onecan possibly turn out well if thathappens.”Sage reached over, placing a hand onhis, wanting to reassure his lover.“Alex,whatever happens, we manage it.Wecan’t run scared on this one.”Alex’s voice shook.“God, Sage, howcould you say that? It could wreck yourcareer, your life.All because you triedto help me.Look what happened to Eric.He was murdered because of me.Howdo I live with that?”Sage reached up and ran a hand downAlex’scheek.“Youwere notresponsible for Eric’s death.Sarah didthat.Alex, you can’t put that on yourselftoo; you need to let it go.Let’s not lookat the dark side.Keep positive.” Hesmiledsoftly.“God,youwereincredible back there.I thought you weregoing to shoot her.”“I wanted to shoot the bitch.Thankyou for trying to save me from myself.And you were my hero.You got the gunout of her hand.” Alex’s voice faltered.“I was so scared I thought I was going tolose you.”Sage’s hand gripped Alex’s tightly.Alex lifted Sage’s hand, kissing it as heheld it to his mouth.“I’m just gladyou’re here, talking to me.I can getthrough anything as long as you’re here.”There was a loud knock on the door andCully stood up to answer it.There wassome soft muttering and finally heappeared.“DS Doyle is here.” As he said thewords, the detective appeared in thedoorway.Alex stood up and moved overto shake his hand.“Detective.Good to see you again.”DS Doyle nodded.“Good to see youtoo, gentlemen.May I ask you somemore questions?”“Of course, take a seat.” Alexgestured to the chair at the other side ofthe couch.The policeman sat down.“Pleasecall me Reg,” he said quietly
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