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There wasn’t much water damage in here but it was a mess. He started to shuffle through the papers and found several legal documents and hand-written notes. He quickly scanned them before stacking them out of the way. He moved on to the next pile and saw that Haas was doing the same thing over on his side of the room. He left the broken pieces of furniture alone and stepped over them, going to the filing cabinet at the corner on his side.
    He pulled open the top drawer but it was empty. The second and third were as well, so he guessed that was where all the papers on the floor had come from.
    The bottom drawer’s handle was bent, and when he tried to open it, it stuck. He yanked harder but it still wouldn’t budge. He peered over his shoulder at Haas. “Help me with this?”
    Haas dropped the pages in his hand onto the desk before making his way over. “Grab a hold of the cabinet so it doesn’t tip,” Haas said.
    Garrett braced the cabinet against the wall as Haas bent and tried to pull it open. Haas gave a few more tugs before he shook his head. “It’s not budging. Someone obviously tried before us. I really want in there.”
    “Hang on,” Garrett said before rushing over to his bag. He pulled out the knife he had hidden in an inner zipper pocket. It was as long as he could legally carry and should work. He flicked it open before handing it to Haas. “Let’s see if we can pry it open.”
    Haas shoved the blade into the opening and at the same time used what Garrett could only describe as shifter strength, and a loud pop sounded. The drawer came falling out as the knife dropped.
    “Damn,” Garrett said, impressed.
    “I hope I don’t have to pay for that.” He pointed down at the drawer that was hanging off its hinges.
    “I think if we find Randy he’ll forgive us breaking his filing cabinet,” Garrett told him.
    Haas snorted. “Good point.”
    Garrett dropped to his knees and peered inside the now open drawer. All that was inside was a gray metal lockbox. “There’s not a bomb in it?” he asked, only half joking.
    Haas shoved his shoulder. “Just pick it up.”
    He did so before he cautiously shook it. It didn’t sound like anything too heavy was inside.
    “I think it’s just papers,” Haas said as he leaned forward.
    “Great, more paperwork to go through,” Garrett bitched. The small latch had a padlock. He raised an eyebrow at his partner.
    With a heavy sigh, Haas picked the knife back up and in only a couple of seconds had the lock open. Garrett lifted the lid. Inside was one manila file folder. He picked it up and opened it as he sat back onto his butt. It was a legal document and the names jumped out at Garrett.
    He glanced over his shoulder, Haas reading from behind him. “I guess we know where to start,” Garrett said.
    “I need to call the Alpha,” Haas told him.
    Garrett’s cell started to ring. He dug the device out of his pocket and saw Mike’s name on the caller ID. “I bet he found what we did.”
    Haas grinned. “Let’s get things moving. We’ll get that boy reunited with his dad soon.”
     

Chapter Five
     
     
     
    Lily moved the bag of breakfast sandwiches to her other hand as she tried to balance the drink carrier of lattes so she could knock on the front door. She also had her laptop bag with her papers inside. She could hear Nick yell before the big wooden door was opened.
    Nick stood grinning at her. “Did you bring me a sausage and cheese biscuit like I asked?”
    She laughed. “You bet.” Lily was glad she’d called ahead and asked Julie if it’d be okay if she brought breakfast for her visit. The smile on Nick’s face was worth the wait in the busy café.
    “Come on!” Nick grabbed the bag out of her hand and raced away.
    Lily shook her head at his energy so early in the morning. She’d slept great the night before and could only credit Garrett for that. She’d been exhausted by the time she’d made it back to her apartment, had barely been able