The Edge of Lost by Kristina McMorris

Author:Kristina McMorris [Mcmorris, Kristina]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
Tags: Historical, Mystery, Adult
Goodreads: 23453136
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2015-11-24T06:00:00+00:00

29

The sound of knocking seemed part of a dream until something jostled Shan’s arm. He lifted his eyelids halfway.

“Rise and shine,” Lina said, overly bright.

His mouth had turned to sludge. At a glance, he realized he was still wearing his clothes. “What time is it?”

“Half past noon.”

“Noon?”

Lina thrust open the curtains, blasting him with light. He snapped his head from the glare.

“I came home for lunch and Mama told me to check on you. She said Pop took your appointment in Bedford Park.”

Shan pressed on his temples to soothe the throbbing behind his eyes.

“They were certain you’ve come down with a cold, sleeping in this late,” she said, then lowered her tone: “Even though you and I both know what really happened.”

Through his clearing vision he noted her arms crossed, her expression reproachful. And with that, the whole night came flooding back. The drinks, the music … the couch.

Oh, God.

But how could Lina know?

Shan resorted to ignorance. “I don’t know what you mean.”

“Really? Because I’m pretty sure it wasn’t a burglar who crept in at two in the morning. You’re not as quiet as you think. And even if you were, I could smell the smoke and booze from a mile. Speaking of which—jiminy, your breath smells like something died.” She turned her nose away and waved at the air.

A fitting comparison, given how he felt.

“I have to get back for class. There’s soup on the stove for you.” She started for the door. “If you want strong coffee, you’ll have to brew it yourself.”

He relaxed into the pillow with the smallest bit of relief. If he could, he’d never leave this bed.

“Oh, I almost forgot.” She angled back at the doorway. “Nick called for you. He wants you to come by his apartment as soon as you’re up.”

Once she disappeared into the hall, the words soaked in. Shan’s throat tightened. He couldn’t recall the last time Nick had extended an invite.

“Did he say why?” Shan called out, hoping for a clue. More than that, an assurance.

But Lina didn’t answer.

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