Dreaded Affairs: A Sunset Haven Key Cozy Mystery by Ana Bisset

Author:Ana Bisset [Bisset, Ana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

"My goodness, this place is the replica of my suite, just backwards," I said, marveling at the uncanny similarity. The room was a mirror image of the one I’d just left, down to placing the furniture and the art on the walls. Except there was no dead bodies.

"There is one suite on each corner of this floor," Nettie explained. “They all have the same layout.”

"It was good of them to allow you to take some of your belongings," Nettie said, her voice soothing. She glanced around, ensuring everything was in order. "But if you need anything, anything at all, we can send someone out for it. You don't have to ask them to get back into your suite."

Jack and Quill tumbled around in front of Nettie. She bent down and rubbed their bellies in turn. “I’ll get someone to come up with supplies for these boys too.”

"Okay," I said, nodding.

Although the suite was comfortable, the air was thick with the lingering scent of cleaning products. "I'm used to traveling, so I know pretty much what I need when I pack up quickly, but there may be a couple of things I'm missing."

"I'm going to send a steward up to stock the bar with your favorites and bring snacks. Is there anything you want to eat that is more substantive?" Nettie asked, her concern clear in her eyes.

"Not really," I said, shaking my head as exhaustion from the day's events settled in. Or maybe I was in shock. Heck, maybe I needed a vacation. Imagine needing a vacation from a place like this. I mean, that is why I came here, on a vacation with the man I thought I would spend the rest of my life. I chuckled, but it came out as a hollow sound.

"You know, Parker," Nettie said, placing her hands on her hips and giving me a stern look. "I'm worried about you. Maybe you should let the doctor come and see you. As a matter of fact, I am going to go get him."

I started to argue, but she put her hands up, silencing me as if she wasn't listening to a word I was saying.

"No, absolutely not. I will not listen to this," she insisted, her tone firm. "This was a shock--a major shock. I am feeling like maybe I should speak to the doctor as well, or at least I need a shot."

She marched over to the bar, got out a shot glass, and poured herself a strong one, downing it quickly.

"Wow, haven't done that in a while," she said, her eyes fluttering as the alcohol hit her system.

"Okay, I'll be back shortly with the doctor."

"I'm just going to lie here and rest on the chaise until you get back," I said, sinking into the soft cushions of the lounge chair, feeling the tension released from my body.

"Alright then, do not open the door for anyone. I'll have them come up with the food after I return," Nettie replied, her voice fading as she headed out the door.

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