No Light by Mara Devi

Author:Mara, Devi [Mara, Devi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

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She smoothed the dress down over her hips. The fabric clung to her no matter how much she tugged on it. She sighed. Her eyes scanned her figure in the mirror. The vivid crimson of the dress made her skin seem even more pale than usual. She pursed her lips and tugged at the hemline.

"Sarah? We should probably leave soon," Luke called through the bedroom door.

She gave her reflection another glance and sighed. "I'm ready."

She carefully walked to the door in the heels the clerk had slipped into her purchases. They pinched her toes.

Luke grinned at her. "You look nice."

She forced a smile. "Thank you. You look nice, too."

He beamed. "Are you ready?"

"I think so. I'm not very steady in these shoes..." She watched his gaze sweep down her body slowly.

"Hmmm. It would be a shame to change them, though." His eyes found hers, and he held his arm out. "You can lean on me."

She hesitated.

"Are you okay?"

"Yes. I'm sorry. I was just thinking, that's all."

"Oh." He looked relieved.

The doorbell chimed in the foyer. He glanced down the hall, a perplexed scowl on his face.

"I'm not expecting anyone." He shook his head and smiled at her. "Can you make it to the door without me?"

"Yes." She slipped off the uncomfortable shoes, as soon as he was out of sight. She grabbed them in one hand and tip-toed down the hall after him.

"...not the time," Luke muttered.

She peeked around the corner. Luke leaned against the edge of the door, his body blocking her view of the other speaker.

"...and he knows it was her."

Sarah frowned. The voice was familiar. She leaned forward to try to make out more of the quiet conversation.

"I don't know what you want me to do about it," Luke whispered back furiously.

She inched forward.

"We've got company," the other person suddenly stated.

Luke's head whipped around and he stared at her. His expression switched from surprise to guilt. He looked away.

"Hello, Handler Mackenzie." Keane stepped into the house without waiting for an invitation. He swept her body with an appreciative eye. "Look who cleans up well. Seems a pity."

A heavy wave of revulsion swept through her at his expression. She crossed her arms.

Keane ignored her silence. "I bet you're wondering what I'm doing here." He raised his eyebrows. "I can just see that mind of yours spinning."

Her eyes moved from him to Luke. He did not meet her gaze.

"You've been very busy these past few days," he continued, pushing the front door closed behind him. "First, there was that slip up in the cafeteria."

Sarah frowned.

"Do you know why we don't call the Dems by their given names?" He shrugged off his coat and tossed it to Luke.

He fumbled to grab it before it hit the floor. His eyes rose to hers, before he turned his head.

At her silence, Keane continued. "It keeps things in perspective. It keeps them in their place."

"And what place is that?" she asked, before she could stop herself.

He smiled, as if he expected her outburst. "Above dirt, and just below contempt.

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