The Rise of the Crimson Paw (Complete)

Chapter 17

Diane finished her job for the day and she texted Wolf to talk to him but got no answer. She got up and left going to the Police Station.

Chief Misty came out and smiled. ''Ms. Foxington, what can I do for you?''

''I heard you have footage of the robber and I want to look at it and figure it out.'' Diane said.

''Oh well, I would but I thought since you were busy, so I give it to Wolf.'' She said.

Diane felt her heart stop but tried to think positive. ''Good idea I'll go help him.''

She left and texted Wolf saying she was on her way back, but she had a feeling he wasn't in a talking mood.

Shortly she came back to their home and her phone went off and she saw a text from Nolan with a picture. It was the bad guys outside the good guy's apartment with weapons.

'Confess and they won't be around.'

She gulped and went in. ''Wolf?'' She called.

He came out of the kitchen and looked very down and serious.

''Hey what's the matter?'' She asked.

''Diane, we need to talk.'' He said staring at her.

She was quiet. ''Is this about the tape she asked.

''Yeah, tell me I'm wrong and this isn't you.'' He said trying to keep a steady voice as he showed her the clip.

She stayed quiet not saying anything.

''Why?'' He asked.

Diane wanted to tell him more then anything but knew they were listening, and she didn't want the other good guys to get hurt. ''I guess I couldn't help myself.'' She said.

''What?! Why I thought you were against this?'' He asked shocked.

''I am.'' She said.

''Then why do it?'' He asked.

''I can't say, you wouldn't understand.'' She gulped looking down and feeling bad.

''Wouldn't understand?! Diane I was a bad guy for years, I think out of everyone I would understand better. What is going on? Are you in trouble or something?'' He asked taking her paws.

''I missed the good old days when I was able to pull off heists and get away with it.'' She said looking at him.

''I miss them sometimes as well, but Diane cops died because of these heists.'' He pointed out.

''I know, and I didn't do it.'' She said looking at him.

''That's obvious, have you seen what that guy did to those officers?!'' He asked getting upset.

''I saw pictures.'' She said.

''Who was it?'' He asked.

She stayed quiet. ''Why did you lie to me?'' He asked.

''I didn't lie, you never asked or knew.'' She said standing firm.

''Look, I sometimes miss the old days, I admit it, but I have you to get through it, and your rich so I know you don't need the money. So why?'' He asked.

She wanted to tell the truth but stayed quiet.

''I know all about Nolan and his gang and that they are behind this, but they are using you. Did they threaten you or anything?'' He asked.

''No, I did this all on my own. Nolan is a want to be bad guy but that is all. Me and him have never met.'' She said. ''I like stealing stuff.''

Wolf was shocked. ''Please tell me you are doing this to catch the real bad guys?'' He asked.