Shadows in the Mist: A Paranormal Anthology by Cayne Kristine & Stillings Marianne & Shaw Sherri & Kravagna Dawn & O'Brien Shannon & Mullens KL

Author:Cayne, Kristine & Stillings, Marianne & Shaw, Sherri & Kravagna, Dawn & O'Brien, Shannon & Mullens, KL [Cayne, Kristine]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: A Paranormal Anthology
Published: 2013-11-21T00:00:00+00:00

“You’re damned lucky I was swinging through tonight,” berated Alex from behind the wheel of his police cruiser.

The blocks buzzed by as I stared out the window, searching for the puker while tugging at my earlobe, as if, by some strange osmosis, I could once again make contact with those cold fingers.

“I knew you were up to something,” Alex continued. “You’re too squeamish to buy cream pie from a questionable vending machine. I had to give it some thought as to what you must’ve been up to. I’m really sad to discover I’d guessed right. What were you thinking, running around that alley in the middle of the night? Hell, you couldn’t possibly have been thinking at all!”

“You’re right,” I said, keeping my back to Alex, wishing I’d had a chance to check out The Icon, also.

“I knew you were being a little too quiet regarding the attack on Helene.”

Alex must’ve noticed that I tightened and rolled my shoulders upward, guarding myself from his verbal onslaught. His tone softened, not realizing my reticent attitude was a ruse. I had no intention of quitting my search for Helene’s attacker, but if I argued with him, Alex would become a pest, keeping a close eye on my activities. It was better to pretend acquiescence, though it was difficult for me to continue biting my tongue and not lash back at him defensively.

“I know it’s hard, sitting around, waiting, hoping for justice.”

You’ve got that right!

Alex paused, bringing the automobile to a hard right around a corner. “But you need to be patient and leave this to the professionals. This isn’t a TV show. This guy’s dangerous.” He pulled up to the curb in front of my building.

Though it was tempting, it would’ve been inexcusably rude to bolt out through the passenger door when he was only trying to protect me. I turned to face Alex. Though he was berating me, his eyes were pained. He was truly concerned about my safety. Possibly he loved me more than I’d realized.

I do have a tendency to sell myself short. Any boyfriend worth a flip would care if some weirdo hurt his gal.

“Every available detective is working to catch this guy and still he’s managed to keep killing.” He took my left hand and squeezed it between his. “I couldn’t bear it if you were hurt, or…” He dropped my hand, slid out of the car, then came around and opened my door. Alex was one of the few men I’d dated who actually opened doors for me, making me feel special.

He usually picked up the restaurant tab, also, even when I offered to pay my share.

“I’m walking you to your front door, then I’m sitting out here to make sure you don’t come back out again.”

“For how long?” I asked as we walked up the few, front stairs.

“As long as it takes to be certain you stay inside.”

So glad I didn’t argue with him or he’d be nailing boards across my condo entrance.

“I could go out the back,” I said, placing my key in the front door.

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