Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler

Author:Catherine Spangler [Spangler, Catherine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781101058480
Publisher: PENGUIN group

TWELVE

HOURS later, Julia found herself unable to sleep. The absence of her normal routine, along with a jumble of thoughts about Bennett and tonight’s shooting, made sleep impossible. Giving up on tossing and turning, she slipped on her robe and went into the living area to get her magazine.

The room was empty, but the light was still on. She saw Adam’s bedroom door was open and a light was also on in there. Curious—okay, maybe nosy—she walked over. But he wasn’t in his room, and the bathroom was dark.

On the bedroom desk, his laptop was closed, and his papers put away. He’d been on his third hour of reading e-mails and making phone calls when she’d told him good night. And that had been almost two hours ago.

He must be swimming—at one thirty in the morning. Wondering if he was related to the Energizer Bunny, she sat on the sofa and tried to read. But she was restless and couldn’t concentrate. Her thoughts wandered to Adam again. Maybe if she went down to the pool, walked around, and took in some fresh air, it would help relax her. It was better than sitting here.

She changed out of her pajamas, got her jacket and key card. She also pocketed her gun and the permit to carry it. At this point, she wasn’t going anywhere unarmed, and she fiercely resented the necessity.

The hotel pool was outside, in a lovely enclosed court-yard that was beautifully landscaped with a terra-cotta and sculpture fountain against one wall, and palmettos and huge pots of flowers around the perimeter. It had wrought iron tables and chairs and a row of chaise lounges, and was well lit.

Adam was doing laps in the illuminated pool. It was like watching a sleek dolphin—or perhaps a shark would be a more apt description—in motion. He moved through the water as if it was his natural environment, strong and sure and smooth. For a few moments, she just stood there and enjoyed the flowing grace and power of his body.

Finally she stirred herself and decided he didn’t need to catch her gawking. She drew in a breath of the night air. It was fairly balmy, winter not yet encroaching on San Antonio. Although watching Adam swim was more appealing, she started walking the perimeter, hoping to work off her insomnia.

The sound of laps stopped. “I see you decided to join me.”

She turned, saw Adam at the ladder. “I couldn’t sleep. I thought maybe some fresh air might help.”

“Why don’t you come in? The water is heated.”

Julia hadn’t brought a bathing suit, which was just as well, since she always felt self-conscious wearing one. She liked the water, though, and had been an avid swimmer when she was younger. She’d used aquatic exercises to regain her strength after Bennett’s attack.

“I don’t have a suit.”

His dark eyes glinted. “You could strip down.”

Her heart stuttered. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

“I just meant down to the bare essentials, although I have no objection to nudity.

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