Making Monsters by Kassanna

Author:Kassanna [Kassanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Flavorfullove Unlimited
Published: 2013-10-01T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

She was a lert, something wasn’t right, Malia sat straight up, and Paul’s arm rolled into her lap. There was that niggling feeling she couldn’t shake. She eased from the bed and walked to the picture window, using her index finger she pulled the curtain aside. The parking lot was completely empty, and she chewed on the inside of her cheek. That was never a good sign for a motel like this.

“Paul.” She shook his side. “Paul!”

He lifted his lids, and a lazy smile blossomed on his face. His arm snaked out to snag her by the waist. “Baby, I am so ready for round three.”

Malia sighed. “Get your mind out of the gutter. I think we have a problem.”

He frowned, pursed his lips, and let her go. “Wuz up?”

“The parking lot is empty”

“So?”

“Use the big brain, baby. This is the kind of motel frequented by hookers and drug addicts. Even if it’s not full, the lot should never be empty.”

Paul sat up and turned, setting his feet on the carpet. “Damn.”

“Yeah, my thinking exactly.”

He drew a hand down his face. “Bathroom window is out. The alleyway is paved, and the opening itself is too narrow for me to get through.

The bed dipped when Malia sat down. “Our only option is the front door. The police have probably been canvasing the area. I bet they believe we’re still sleeping.”

“Wouldn’t they see us leave?”

“I don’t think so. The door is shadowed by the other-side of the building. We crack it open only wide enough to ease through.”

“Then what?”

“I’ll work it out, but that’s as far as I’ve planned yet. Get dressed.” They dressed in silence. She could hear the wet slap of his clothing as he maneuvered to get the items on. With the lights off, she hoped whoever was watching the door wouldn’t notice the movements. They needed to make a quick pit stop at the car, and then they could move on. Hopefully, she would be able to watch the town’s skyline in her rearview mirror.

The warmth of his palm seeped into her neck muscles where he held her. “You ready?” Malia nodded, shut off the bedside lamps, and they dropped to the floor to duck walk to the door. She slid the chain off and cracked it open. When nothing happened, she pulled it farther into the room. The muggy heat swept in and blew across her face. She reached to make sure her gun was still snug at the small of her back. On an inhale, she tilted her head to look around the doorjamb. The walkaway was empty, and the night quiet. She exhaled and eased around the threshold, keeping close to the wall. With a click, Paul closed the door as he left.

She didn’t look behind her to confirm it, but she felt Paul’s presence. Slowly, she led him toward the second stairwell at the end of the hall. Footsteps stopped her; Paul plowed into her back. She threw her hand behind her, slapping him on the chest.

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