Flight Risk by Kim Baldwin

Author:Kim Baldwin [Baldwin, Kim]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: Mystery & Detective, Fiction, Women Sleuths, Lesbian, General
ISBN: 9781933110684
Google: k9rB7j-lf7AC
Amazon: 1933110686
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2007-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Alexi’s first thought when she spotted Blayne shortly after dawn the next morning was serves you right. Blayne had pulled one of the oversized easy chairs over to the picture window that faced the lake, and was slouched down into it, feet up on a hassock, sipping from a large red mug. It was obvious from the circles under her eyes that she hadn’t slept much. And though it was only seven, the coffee pot on the counter was already down to its final dregs.

“Rough night?” Alexi asked with exaggerated cheeriness. There was no way she would let Blayne know that she, too, had tossed and turned all night.

“Such a comedian.” Blayne did not look up at her. She was dressed in jeans and fuzzy blue slippers, and had on a thin navy sweater with a low V-neck. It exposed the pale skin of her chest and hugged her body so snugly it was clear she wore no bra. Her hair was sleep-tousled, and Alexi thought it was adorable.

She herself had not emerged from her room until she was perfectly put together. Her brown hair had been brushed until it shone, and she was nattily attired in black jeans and a tailored black blouse with wide cuffs. She made a fresh pot of coffee and waited until it had brewed to pull the other easy chair beside Blayne’s. Do not stare at her breasts. Do not stare at her breasts.

They sipped coffee for forty minutes without saying anything, watching the forest outside come to life. Birds flitted about, resting in the trees and scratching along the ground for something to eat. Two does stepped out of the woods near the lake, moving slowly, pausing here and there to seek out something to graze as they made their way to the water.

“What would you like to do today?” Alexi asked.

Blayne snorted derisively. “That’s a loaded question.”

“Not if you do not choose it to be. Would you like to go to the lodge for some breakfast?”

“Maybe later.” Blayne got to her feet. “Despite the fact that I’m exhausted and a bit pissed off at you for last night, I’m apparently still in need of a long cold shower.” She headed upstairs without a look back.

Alexi nodded in agreement after she had gone. Good thing there is no chance we will run out of cold water in this place.

Blayne reappeared an hour later, looking a lot less bleary-eyed and eminently more presentable for going out in public. Her coppery hair was styled, she had applied a touch of blush and some color to her lips, and she was dressed in new charcoal gray slacks and a burgundy sweater. The effect was most appealing, and Alexi wondered whether it was all part of Blayne’s campaign to entice her interest. If so, it was definitely working. She looked hot.

“I guess I could force down some eggs and toast now,” Blayne said by way of greeting. “Since I’m apparently not going to get my other appetites satisfied any time soon.

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