(1985) The Waiting Game by Jayne Ann Krentz

Author:Jayne Ann Krentz [Krentz, Jayne Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“I hope not,” she said feelingly. “It’s wearing. I feel as though I’ve been through the wringer today and the main event hasn’t even taken place.”

“Umm.”

The ferry moved out of its slip, beginning its crossing to Seattle. In the distance a giant freighter loaded with containers of cargo headed toward the bustling port of Seattle. Sea gulls hoping for tidbits kept pace with the ferry, wheeling and gliding alongside.

“You know, Adrian, there’s something to be said for living in this area,” Sara remarked wistfully. “It’s beautiful country.”

“Umm.”

Sara was about to demand an explanation of his monosyllable response when she caught sight of the man who was walking into the lounge from the outside deck. She went very still as she recognized the grimly handsome aquiline features. He looked at her down the length of the passenger lounge.

“Adrian,” Sara whispered tightly, “it’s him. The man who tried to grab me in the market.”

With a casual movement that Sara couldn’t help but admire, Adrian turned calmly to stare at the hawk-faced man. He examined him in silence for a moment and then swung his gaze back to Sara. “Looks like he’s going to go ahead with Plan A, even though some of the details have been changed.”

“You mean the fact that you’re with me?” She watched the stranger make his decision and walk firmly down the aisle of window seats. “If you want to know the truth, Adrian, I’ve changed my mind. I’m glad you’re here. Very glad.”

“It’s always nice to be appreciated,” he muttered just as the other man came to a halt beside Sara.

“Miss Frazer?” His voice was quiet and unruffled.

Sara swallowed, trying to keep her face unemotional. “Yes.”

“I’m Brady Vaughn. I’d like to talk to you.”

“We assumed that from the rather melodramatic note you left in her car,” Adrian said before Sara could respond. “Why don’t you sit down and tell us what this is all about.”

Brady Vaughn coolly examined Adrian and then appeared to dismiss him. He returned his attention to Sara. “This concerns your uncle, Miss Frazer. It’s a very private matter.”

Sara stared up into the darkest eyes she had ever seen. The man was towering over her, and if Adrian hadn’t been sitting quietly across from her, she would have felt terribly vulnerable. As it was she instinctively took her cue from Adrian and gestured at the seat beside her. “Whatever you have to say can be said in front of my friend. He is as concerned about my uncle as I am. Please sit down, Mr.

Vaughn.”

“For your own sake, Miss Frazer, I think the fewer people involved in this, the better.”

“I’m already involved,” Adrian growled softly. “Sit down, Vaughn, or leave us alone.”

Sara held her breath as the tall man flicked another assessing glance at Adrian, who returned the look expressionlessly. Then the aquiline-faced Vaughn shrugged and sat down beside Sara. When he spoke he ignored Adrian.

“This is rather a long story, Miss Frazer.”

“Perhaps you could summarize?” Adrian suggested easily. “We’ve got short attention spans.”

Sara saw the flare of impatience in Vaughn’s eyes.

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