Nine Lives by Jaye Marie

Author:Jaye Marie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: serial killer, mystery thriller, dark and disturbing, mysterious voice
Publisher: jaye marie

She already knew she would let him in, the effect he had on her was the same as ever, regardless of the history between them. 'You had better come in then,' she said, standing aside so he could pass. 'And don't think I have forgiven you because I haven't.'

He turned and offered her the flowers. 'They're not a peace offering Kate; I just thought you would like them.'

She tried to accept them gracefully, knowing she would prefer to wrap them around his neck, and made her way to the kitchen to put them in water.

He stood in the doorway watching her, and it all seemed the most natural thing in the world as if he had done exactly that dozens of times before.

It suddenly occurred to her just how much she resented him showing up on her doorstep.

'Nice place you have here, Kate. Been here long?'

Why did she automatically think he already knew the answer to that?

'Not long ', she said, non-committedly. 'And I will soon be moving on, anyway'.

He smiled, and there was just a hint of nervousness in his smile. Was it possible he was a little unsure of his reception?

He nodded at the back door. 'What happened to the cat?'

The hair on the back of her neck twitched and it was all she could do not to march up to him and slap his face hard. 'Why assume something happened to my cat? He could be sleeping in another room.'

His smile vanished, and she could see he was trying to think of a suitable answer. Whatever he said, she wouldn't believe a word. It was as if he knew what had happened to Dylan, and how could he, unless… The possibilities that presented themselves didn't bear thinking about, and she knew something was wrong. Nobody would say a thing like that by chance.

'Come on Michael, say something to convince me you meant nothing sinister.'

'I don't know why I said that, Kate. The way you’re carrying on, something did happen to the cat. What was it?

The cheek of the man took her breath away, which was just as well for she had no intention of telling him anything.

'It doesn't matter, come and sit down and tell me the real reason you showed up here tonight.'

He followed her out of the kitchen and paused outside her studio. 'Can I have a look?'

The door was open, so he already had a good look. She leaned past him and closed the door. 'I would rather you didn't if you don't mind,' she said, not caring she came across as more than a little angry.

He looked surprised, but what did he expect? Had he forgotten how badly he had let her down, not to mention walking out on the child they had made together?

Her temper finally snapped, and she turned on him angrily. 'Don't bother getting comfortable, Michael. I want you to leave, now.'

'And...'

'No buts, did you think I would fall into your arms again? You must be more stupid than I thought.

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