Sleep No More (2010) by Crandall Susan

Author:Crandall, Susan [Susan, Crandall,]
Format: epub
Publisher: Forever
Published: 2011-01-14T19:18:53.640000+00:00

CHAPTER 17

Apparently having a second new development in a matter of hours warranted disturbing Master Sergeant Kitterman on a Sunday morning. Thirty minutes after her call, he arrived at Abby's instead of a patrol officer.

He was a whiplike man with a receding chin and thinning hair. But Abby quickly saw his appearance was a disguise; there was nothing weak about him. He held himself as if it was difficult to keep his energy in check. Even as he introduced himself to her, his sharp eyes seemed to be taking in everything around him.

His questioning glance landed on Jason.

"This is Jason Coble," she said. "A friend."

Kitterman said, "The sheriff told me of your involvement. I hadn't realized it was personal." Although this was a statement, it had the feel of a question.

"Sergeant Kitterman." Jason shook his hand, not taking the bait on the questioning tone.

"Let's have a look at what you found."

As Abby led him to the river, Jason followed just behind.

Kitterman asked, "What made you think of checking for a boat?"

"I didn't. Jason did."

"Is that so?" He cast a glance over his shoulder. "What prompted you to look here?"

Jason said, "The narrow lane and no other way out. It seemed unlikely that someone who had enough finesse to break in without damaging locks would put themselves in a position to be trapped."

Kitterman nodded his approval.

When they reached the ruins of the dock, Abby indicated where he would find the evidence.

Jason stood next to her with a hand on the small of her back as she watched Kitterman survey the muddy bank.

In a moment he returned. "Looks like it was probably a small fishing boat. Wouldn't need deep water. There are some good-quality tracks. Can't tell if there's anything unique enough about them to do us any good. I'm going to need my casting kit and camera." He looked at Jason. "Would you mind staying here while Abby and I go get the equipment?"

Jason shot a curious look at Kitterman, but Abby couldn't decipher what was behind it. "No problem."

"So, Abby," Kitterman said as they walked back toward the house. "How long have you known Dr. Coble?"

"I've known who he is, you know, just around town, since he moved here. We've just recently become friends."

"Are you and he dating?"

Dating? She and Jason had become much closer over the past four days than dating could have provided. Her circumstance had acted as a crucible, burning away all of the frivolous and extraneous bullshit that dating entailed.

She answered, "No. He sort of got sucked into helping me after my accident. He's a nice guy that way."

"So you aren't romantically involved."

She thought of their kiss. Although she'd felt a connection entirely new and exciting to her, one that shot right to her core, it didn't qualify as a romantic entanglement. "No." It made her a little sad to admit it aloud.

"Was he with you when any of these events occurred?"

"I stayed at his house last night, after the break-in and the message on the mirror--I assume you know of that?"

"Yes.

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