Holt studied him. “That would be a new experience for both of you.”

Lena entered the foyer in a dark blue sweater and black slacks, no jewelry on her hands. Adrian noticed at once that she had taken off her wedding ring.

“You have ten minutes,” she said.

They went into the library. Adrian stayed on his feet until she sat — a small gesture, but she noticed it.

“I know about Rotterdam,” he began. “And Baltimore. And the other six.”

“Then Marcus did competent work.”