Delayed Departures by Terri Reid

Author:Terri Reid [Reid, Terri]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: mystery, fantasy
Goodreads: 32802420
Published: 2016-10-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-three

Bradley parked the cruiser behind the hotel and walked in through the side door.

“Back again?” Sherry asked. “Are you moving in?”

He smiled at her and shook his head. “Some guests to our community are a little more high maintenance than others,” he said.

She chuckled and nodded. “Yeah, he sure seems to be one of them,” she agreed. “Good luck.”

“Thanks. I think I’m going to need it,” Bradley replied.

He took the stairs instead of the elevator and reached the fourth floor in no time. He strode down the hall towards the room, then slowed when he realized the door to Sven’s room was slightly ajar. Pulling his gun from his holster, he held it in his hands as he moved closer to the room.

Leaning back against the wall outside the door, he tried to peer inside. He could see an open bathroom door and Sven’s suitcases still on the floor next to the closet. But the closet door was slightly open, blocking the view of the rest of the room.

Taking a deep breath to steady himself, his back against the wall for cover, Bradley gently eased the door farther open. He carefully peered around the corner, his gun drawn, to get a better view of the inside of the room. From his vantage, the room looked empty. Hurrying across the doorway, he moved against the interior wall. He looked inside the bathroom and, finding it empty, moved farther down the small, interior hallway. At the point where the room opened up, he paused, then moved quickly, gun drawn. The room appeared to be deserted.

Pushing the bedding away, he checked underneath the beds. Going over to the windows, he checked to see if anyone had entered or exited through them, but they were locked tight. He released a slow, steady breath of relief and then froze.

Moving to the wall, he listened. There was someone is Dee’s room next door.

He moved quickly, but soundlessly, through the room and back out into the hallway. He tightened his hand around Dee’s doorknob and slowly turned. It was unlocked. He opened it slightly and listened. Whoever was inside was going through Dee’s belongings. Bradley decided that surprise was his best option this time.

Forcefully swinging the door open, Bradley jumped into the room, his gun drawn.

“Freeze!” he yelled. “Police.”

Sven dropped the camera case in his hand, and his arms shot up into the air. “Don’t shoot!” he cried. “Don’t shoot!”

Stepping into the room, Bradley sighed and holstered his gun. He closed the door behind him and walked toward Sven. “What the hell are you doing in Dee’s room?” he demanded.

“I was trying…” Sven choked. “I was trying to find my stuff.”

“Why didn’t you call Dee and ask him for it?”

Sven evaded just a little too long for Bradley’s taste. Pulling out his cell phone, Bradley held it up. “Should I call Dee and ask him if you even have stuff in his room?” Bradley asked.

“No! No. We shouldn’t bother him,” Sven said. “You know, he’s got work to do at the conference.

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