Dreams 01 by Jayne Ann Krentz

Author:Jayne Ann Krentz [Krentz, Jayne Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance
Published: 2011-03-20T20:50:52.089000+00:00

“Colby, why is it so dark in here? Is the sun setting already?“

He lifted his head abruptly, glancing toward the cave entrance. It was far darker here in the outer chamber than it had been a few minutes ago when they had first entered. The faint rays of sunlight that had shone through the veil of water no longer filtered into the room.

“No, the sun isn’t setting yet. Too early.“ Colby released her and walked toward the entrance with a frown. “The only thing that could make it get this dark so fast is a storm,“ he called back above the roar of water.

“A storm? But nothing like that was forecast, not even rain.“ She followed him to the cavern entrance and peered out. The wall of water falling in front of them had turned a deep steel gray.

“Stay here a minute,“ Colby shouted. “I want to see how bad it is out there.“ He stepped out onto the ledge and moved along the path to a point where he could see through the mist. Diana saw how the wind whipped his hair and the water drenched his windbreaker. He returned with a set expression on his face.

“What’s wrong?“ Diana demanded.

“It’s storming out there, all right. Must have come up out of nowhere. A real mean summer thunderbuster. The water’s coming down so hard, you can’t tell where the waterfall ends and the rain begins. Wind’s really howling, too.

We’ll have to wait until it lightens up before we try to go down that ledge.“

“But the ledge is already wet from the mist of the falls. What harm will a little more water do?“

“It’s not just the rain, it’s the way the wind is driving it. If it caught you just right, it would be strong enough to make you lose your balance. Even if we got down the path in one piece, I’m not anxious to be walking behind that water when the lightning strikes.“

As if to confirm his opinion, thunder crashed outside, louder than the falls, and an instant later a flash of light glittered on the other side of the cascade. The lightning faded instantly, leaving the pouring water darker than ever.

“You may have a point,“ Diana said reluctantly. She backed away from the entrance. “How long do you think it will last?“

“Shouldn’t last too long. These summer storms are wicked but short-lived,“ Colby said easily. “Come on, let’s find a place to sit down and wait it out.“ He guided her toward the back of the main chamber where it was easier to talk.

Colby seated himself on a convenient outcropping and arranged the flashlights so that they provided illumination without having to be held. Diana sank down beside him, aware of a chill from her damp feet.

“Since we’re going to have to entertain each other for the next few minutes,“ Colby said smoothly, “why don’t you tell me the real reason my son came to visit you today?“

She threw him a disgusted glance. “I hate nagging men.“

Colby’s gaze hardened.

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