The Sound of Secrets by Irene B. Brand

Author:Irene B. Brand [Brand, Irene B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780373442386
Amazon: 0373442386
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Published: 2007-04-10T00:00:00+00:00

NINE

Rissa supposed that she would always have lapses when she wondered about the extent of her depression. As soon as she went to her room after her walk, she checked to see if the picture was still in her jewelry box. Hallelujah! The picture was there. She felt a satisfied smile spread across her face.

She studied her mother’s face, trying to connect it to the face of the woman who’d been murdered in the library. Tears stung her eyes as she mourned the mother she had never known. She hurriedly dropped the picture in its hiding place and locked the jewelry box when she heard Portia’s footsteps approaching.

“I suppose it’s out of the question to go to Portland to shop, but let’s at least go into town tomorrow,” Portia said. “Peg told me there’s a card shop on Beaumont Avenue that carries a lot of wedding supplies, like invitations, favors and all. We can check that out.”

“I’d like to do that,” Rissa said. “I need to stop in the drugstore for a few things.”

She wouldn’t tell Portia that she had mislaid her prescription, because it was easier for her if no one knew about her depression. She always kept it in her purse rather than on a dresser or in the bathroom. She didn’t know how it could have disappeared out of her purse. And it worried her that some member of the family would find the bottle before she did. Fortunately, she had just gotten an extended prescription before she’d left New York, and she would have no trouble getting a refill in Stoneley.

Since Ronald didn’t go out that evening, Rissa didn’t dare spend much time with Drew. As soon as Ronald went into his office after dinner, Rissa approached Drew, who sat in a chair near the entryway where he could see the staircase, the upstairs hallway and entrances to some of the rooms.

“I’ll say good-night now.”

“I’m taking twenty-four hours off starting tomorrow morning. Another officer will be on duty, so don’t be afraid.”

“I feel safer if you’re here, but I know you need time off. Portia and I are coming into town tomorrow for the same reason. For one thing, I’ve lost my medication and I need to get another bottle of it.”

“If you aren’t able to sleep without it, I’ll be here if you want someone to talk to.”

“Oh. I have a few pills left. Right now, I feel more relaxed than I’ve felt for several days.”

He pushed himself into a standing position, and his eyes caught and held hers. Without touching her, he leaned forward and brushed a gentle kiss across Rissa’s lips. His lips were warm and sweet on hers. She caressed his cheek before she turned and walked swiftly upstairs.

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