Still Waters (Sandhamn Murders Book 1) by Viveca Sten

Author:Viveca Sten [Viveca Sten]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: AmazonCrossing
Published: 2015-10-01T07:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 42

“What time are we leaving, Mom?” Simon patted Nora’s arm and planted a soft kiss on her cheek.

Nora looked around, only half-awake. The digital clock showed that it was only 7:20. Far too early to get up, at least if she had anything to say about it.

“What do you mean, sweetheart?”

“What time are we leaving for Alskär? We’re going there with Fabian’s family, remember? That’s what you said yesterday.”

Nora suppressed a groan. She had completely forgotten that they had promised to take the children to the little island immediately northeast of Sandhamn, just a ten-minute boat trip away. There was a natural sandy beach on Alskär, plus a tiny island opposite that you could wade to. The children loved going there and making their way across the little sound.

Yesterday afternoon, when she was in a really good mood, she had happily agreed with Eva Lenander that they would spend Sunday on Alskär together. Eva’s son, Fabian, was Simon’s best friend on Sandhamn, and the Lenanders lived just a few minutes away.

A lovely day out with a picnic on the beach. Today it didn’t have quite the same appeal.

She turned her head and gazed at Henrik, who was still fast asleep.

She had been furious and disappointed when she’d gotten home last night. In spite of the fact that she was still awake when Henrik arrived soon after her, she’d pretended to be asleep. She hadn’t had the slightest desire to speak to him.

A trip with the Lenanders would mean they wouldn’t have the opportunity to sort out last night’s argument. Instead they would have to keep up the pretense all day, acting as if everything were fine. That didn’t feel right.

“Come on, Mom, when are we leaving?”

“Sweetheart, do you know what time it is? Come and cuddle and try to sleep for a bit longer. It’s much too early to go anywhere.”

Nora drew Simon close and pulled the covers over him. She could already feel the beginnings of a headache, but she couldn’t work out whether it was due to the lack of sleep or her anger at Henrik.

“Just for a little while,” she said.

Nora closed her eyes and tried to get back to sleep. It was easier said than done. Simon was wide awake and incapable of keeping still. If he wasn’t kicking her in the kidneys, he was pushing his little face up against her ribs. At around eight o’clock she gave up.

“OK, come on. We’ll get dressed and cycle down to the bakery for some fresh bread.”

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