Still of the Night by Davis Dee

Author:Davis, Dee [Davis, Dee]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Suspense
Published: 2011-10-15T05:00:00+00:00

*****

The place wasn't much more than a flophouse, a studio apartment that rented by the week, but it granted the anonymity Connor had needed. And, truth be told, he had never intended to bring Jen here. Unfortunately, he hadn't had a choice. He'd needed to get her out of Cold Spring, and the city was the best place to disappear.

It wouldn't be long before someone put two and two together and realized Jen had had help disposing of Sammy Lacuzo. And from there, the leap might be made to him. It wasn't a sure thing, but it seemed a signal that time was running out.

Jen had been amazing—following him almost without question. Allowing him to take control of the situation in a way she'd never have done before. She'd also managed to give Sammy Lacuzo the slip at least once. That was something not too many people could brag about.

He felt an absurd sense of pride and reached out to touch her, only to withdraw his hand. She'd fallen asleep in the car, and roused only briefly when they'd arrived. He'd carried her up the stairs and laid her on his bed, his body celebrating the familiar smell and feel of her.

But now wasn't the time for a reunion. Hell, considering the water under the bridge, there might never again be a time. His heart twisted at the thought. He'd loved her as long as he could remember. She was a part of him. But that very fact had made it imperative that he leave her behind.

Not that it had done much good. They'd found her anyway.

He clenched a fist. His killing Lacuzo had been motivated by his need to protect Jen, but there'd been a certain sense of pleasure as well. A sense of wrong righted. But Lacuzo was just the tip of the iceberg, and before this was over, Connor intended to melt the lot. By whatever means necessary.

"Connor?" Sleepy blue eyes met his, a faint look of wonder spreading across Jen's face. "Is it really you?" She reached up to touch him, the same way she had before. Only, this time, there was no fear in her face. Only joy, and something else, something he was almost afraid to give a name.

"It's me," he said, covering her hand with his own. "I'm sorry I had to lie to you."

She shook her head, her gaze soft. "You wouldn't have done it if it hadn't been absolutely necessary."

Her faith in him was humbling.

His gaze locked with hers, desire coloring every part of his being. It had been so long. He leaned down, cupping her chin, lifting her face to meet his kiss. Her eyes widened a little in surprise, but she didn't pull away, and he reveled in the feel of her mouth.

Her hands closed around his head, her fingers in his hair, pulling him closer. There was an urgency in her touch, as if she was afraid he'd disappear. He felt a moment's guilt at all that he'd

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.