The Time Rip by Alexia James

Author:Alexia James [James, Alexia]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Amazon: B005D5IVN0
Publisher: Effugium Books
Published: 2011-07-15T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

A short while later Freya headed downstairs. The hot water and clean clothing had done much to restore her. Jeremy had provided an ankle length skirt in a beautiful deep blue and a long sleeve shirt in thick cotton, and if her hair was a little tangled, at least it was clean.

He had also thoughtfully provided a black, fine-knit cardigan that was beautifully soft and cosy. She wondered if he had chosen the clothes or if the agency simply gave out whatever was available.

Hesitating at the kitchen door, Freya watched Jeremy stirring something at the stove. He turned and smiled as she entered, pouring hot milk into a mug and holding it out to her. “Here.”

She felt self-conscious as she walked up to him. She had left her wet shoes by the back door and was uncomfortable in her bare feet and borrowed clothes. She took the mug with a word of thanks, wrapping her hands around its warmth and trying not to react to Jeremy’s proximity.

He pulled out a chair for her and she sank gratefully into it, not wanting to be standing next to him without her shoes on. For some reason, having bare feet around him made her feel awkward and, considering everything else she had to feel embarrassed about, that was just weird.

She sipped her hot drink, settling her nerves so that she was able to meet his gaze more comfortably, and sat back with a sigh, feet tucked under the chair. “Thanks for looking after me again. I feel much better.”

“You’re welcome. Now, you can tell me about this crazy day you had.” His voice was low and soft; deceptively mild.

“Um, yeah.” She looked down at the table, biting her lip and sorting out her lies. “Well, it started when I was coming back from lunch.” She paused again and glanced up, meeting his eyes fleetingly.

“He— um, Martin came up, and I guess he was still mad about the other day because he wasn’t that thrilled to see me. He pulled a knife on me and said he was going to teach me some manners.” She stopped as adrenalin flashed a shiver along with the memory, and then gave a half laugh. “It freaked me out a bit.” She bit the edge of one finger, her eyes nervously flicking up to meet his once more.

Jeremy caught her hand and held it on the table between them. “You are not injured.” His eyes flickered over her, his face impassive.

“No. No, I’m okay.”

“What happened the other day to cause his displeasure, if I may ask?”

Jeremy was completely calm, his voice bland, as though they were discussing the weather. His attitude threw Freya off slightly. She had been expecting anger or disbelief and wondered briefly if he believed her, but it was clear she had all his attention.

“When I last saw him, it was at the market and we were having a bit of an argument. He wanted to see me for a date, and I said no because he creeps me out, and he didn’t like that.

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