‘The one the ranger shot?’
‘Actually, I shot it,’ she corrected him.
He looked at her with grudging respect, but he would be damned if he’d praise her. ‘I thought you were into protecting big cats.’
‘A woman’s life was at risk. I won’t put animals before people, although I know a few zoologists and conservationists who wouldn’t agree with me.’
‘I’ve met a few people I wouldn’t put ahead of a snake.’
‘I know what you mean.’
She laughed and he felt angry with himself that he had relaxed around her. He wanted to stay mad for a litde while longer. Besides, it was impossible to forget why he was here – why both of them were here.
‘So, what happens tomorrow? With the lion?’ he asked.
‘I know the local vet here. The police will get him to do the … the autopsy.’
‘What time and where?’
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