Timber City Masks by Kieran York

Author:Kieran York [York, Kieran]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781879427136
Publisher: Third Side Press
Published: 1993-05-01T05:00:00+00:00

"You're not coming up with any clues on the case. Maybe I can."

"And what are you coming up with, Val? A bulge between his legs?"

"That's my business."

Royce grabbed Valeria's arm with more force than she'd intended. "Listen to me," she cautioned, "he's dangerous. I do have additional information. He's killed two people, and you could be the third body that we outline in white paint. Back away."

As Luther approached, Valeria pulled from Royce's grasp. "I can't talk now."

"Your little vendetta game might not end with a mere seduction. You just think that they didn't suspect you and Trish. Think again," Royce snapped.

With a cocky swagger, Luther handed a fresh beer to Valeria. She flicked her wet hand after clasping the sweating bottle. "I need a napkin. I'll be right back," Valeria said. She strolled to the bar.

Luther's rakish jeer slashed at Royce. "Tantalizing woman." He swayed back on his boot heels. "She's got a hot little ass."

"You bastard!" Royce spat the words through her teeth. Her eyes fired anger. She issued an open declaration. "Luther, I think you murdered Trish. I think you murdered the drifter. That's exactly what I think."

"You think wrong."

"We'll see." Glowering, she stepped back. He had provoked her gauntlet toss. With their mutual hush, she was also aware that she had violated two of her father's rules. Don't lose your temper, and always be objective.

Reeling around, Royce passed the bar and whispered to Valeria, "Let me drive you home?"

"You're not my warden."

Royce's eyes displayed the flaring fury that was in her heart. She walked hastily to the parking lot where she felt a cool breeze. When the muffled music ceased temporarily, Royce opened the door and got in the Blazer. Switching the ignition, she heard a knock on the window. She unrolled it and heard Valeria's pleading, "Royce, don't leave like this. Let me explain."

"I'll take you home. I can leave this vehicle here and drive your car back to your place. You shouldn't be driving." Royce called dispatch and asked that a deputy pick up the Blazer. She then locked up and they got into Valeria's BMW. Royce inhaled the orange blossom fragrance. Valeria reached for Royce's hand and softly kissed it. A sliver of a smile was etched on Royce's face.

"Val, only you can provoke this kind of response in me," she admitted. "I wish I could walk away from you just once. But I can't."

Royce realized their affair was difficult. But being without Valeria would be even more difficult. She knew all the pages by heart. She conceded that love flames lapped her skin each time she saw this woman. And when they touched, it was a burning that moved inward as if driven by a strong gale. She wondered why she would seek this kind of a love shelter. Valeria's arms roped her waist. She whispered of her love for Royce. It was all Royce ever needed to hear.

Valeria then pulled Royce's torso toward hers, against hers, as she lulled, "Royce, I need to hold you.

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