Deadly Obsession by Karen M. Davis

Author:Karen M. Davis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

CHAPTER 25

Nearly there, Lexie assured herself, as she climbed the flight of stairs that led to her flat. Her body was so exhausted each movement was an effort. She had nearly reached the top, was almost on the landing, when she froze mid-step. Her heart jumped into her throat and she grabbed the handrail for support.

What the hell was Zack doing here?

She was instantly put out, angry at the intrusion. Goose-bumps broke out across the back of her neck and she reminded herself to hang on to the anger because, without it, she might get scared. How did he know where she lived?

Trying to keep the fear from her voice, Lexie manufactured a calm expression.

‘What are you doing here, Zack?’

‘I need to talk to you.’ He looked unravelled. ‘I just needed to talk to you.’

Lexie automatically did an internal risk assessment. Zack was in front of her. If she turned around and fled down the stairs, there was nothing blocking her exit. She took in his clothing: tight blue jeans clung to lean legs, white long-sleeve T-shirt that hugged his trim waist, and on his feet, a pair of black runners – nowhere to conceal a weapon. His usually messy blond hair was brushed neatly off his face and his blue eyes were clear, not bloodshot or dilated. He didn’t appear to be drug- or alcohol-affected. He had control of his faculties and he seemed in control of himself, if a little nervous.

Get a grip, Lexie. This is Zack, your ex-husband, not some serial killer.

‘There is such a thing as a phone, you know?’

‘I thought you’d give me the brush-off. I couldn’t take that chance.’

Actually she was grateful he hadn’t called her. If they did frequent checks on his phone it would show he had dialled her number.

‘How did you know where I lived?’ Lexie asked, suddenly fearing the answer.

Had he been following her? She had bumped into him a lot lately. Was that a coincidence, as she’d assumed, or was there more to it? Zack had made no secret of the fact he wanted her back. How many times had he made reference to the fact he was ‘still waiting for her to forgive him’? Almost every time she had seen him.

Had Zack taken his obsession with winning back her affections to a new level? He could be very determined, always wanting what he couldn’t have. That’s what had ended their marriage in the first place.

‘Kelly just moved into a flat across the street. She has seen your car parked out the front,’ he explained, quickly. ‘She’s seen you come and go, so she assumed you live here. Your name is on the letterbox out the front, so I knew which unit you were in.’

So that was why her ex-sister-in-law’s car had been parking in her spot lately.

‘Can you tell Kelly to find her own parking spot and not steal mine,’ Lexie said, angrily.

Kelly and Lexie had once been close but the collapse of her marriage had managed to ruin that relationship too.

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