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We d been hoping to make up for our aborted camping trip, but she was right,
of course. The timing wasn t any good. In fact, it probably couldn t have been
much worse, given the uproar over DCAK. Not to mention Kyle Craig being on the
loose again and no recent word about where he might be.
How about I make it up to you over drinks tonight? she said. Say, nine
o clock at the Sheraton Suites over in Old Town. You know the place? You
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remember?
I do, of course I do, and I ll be there. Sheraton Suites. Nine o clock.
Everyone was a little frustrated right now, but especially the two of us.
We d been working harder than ever on DCAK, and all we had to show for it were
a lot of unanswered questions and some very grisly murders.How had he pulled
off the scene in Baltimore and the Smithsonian hit at the same time? Who was
the mystery woman who had helped him in Baltimore? What were those numbers on
the side of the mailbag supposed to mean ?
And what would happen if he tried to top himself again?That one hung over our
heads like a weight about to drop probably notif butwhen.
The Sheraton Suites over in Alexandria would be a nice trip down memory lane
for Bree and me. It was where the two of us had had one very special evening.
The Sheraton was right in the middle of the historic Old Town area and a short
walk to the Potomac waterfront. It was a good place to end today, and I
couldn t wait to see Bree.
A little before nine, I took a seat at the Fin and Hoof Bar inside the hotel
and ordered a cold beer on tap. The bartender, a burly, friendly young guy
with a heavy mustache, looked me over. You Alex?
My heart sank a little. Strangers almost never give cops good news. That s
right, I said.
Then I guess this is for you.
He handed me an envelope with the hotel logo. I recognized Bree s handwriting
and opened the letter at the bar. I read,Alex Change of plans. B .
Inside the envelope, I also found a hotel card key.
Have a nice night, Alex, said the bartender with a smile that suggested
Bree had given him the envelope herself. I m pretty sure you will.
Chapter 77
ITOOK THE ELEVATOR to the third floor of the Sheraton Suites and knocked on
the door of 3B. Everything was exactly as I remembered it. For starters, there
was a nice scent in the air. When Bree answered in jeans and a blouse,
however, I was surprised. Actually, I d been expecting a little less.
Hope you don t mind spontaneity, she said, and handed me a glass of red. It
smelled spicy zinfandel? I didn t really care what kind of wine it was, or the
brand.
I started to kiss Bree, and my hand immediately drifted down the back of her
blouse. Suddenly her arms were around me. I heard the doorthunk behind us, and
we were enveloped in the soft blues and creams of the hotel suite.Good idea.
Keep the world away for a while, as long as we possibly could .
The drapes were already drawn, and the bed was turned down just so,
everything in its place. That bed looks inviting. Sleeps nice too. I
remember.
Get undressed, she said with a grin. Don t even think about sleeping,
Alex.
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I looked at her over the top of my wineglass. You in a hurry or something?
Not at all.
Bree sank down into a cushiony club chair towatch . There was a twinkle in
her eyes. You can take your time, if you like. Please do. Just take something
off, Alex. I m in no hurry whatsoever.
So I did what I was told. I went one button,one kiss , pair of pants,two
kisses that kind of thing.
Then Bree pushed herself up. She came forward and held me in her arms. Don t
take this the wrong way I mstill in no hurry. We finally toppled over onto
the bed, which definitely was comfy.
What about you? I asked her. She hadn t taken off a single thing yet.
Oh, I ll catch up with you. Eventually.You in a hurry for some reason?
Bree stretched across me, then reached and opened the nightstand drawer.What
was in there ?
She took out the last thing I was expecting to see:two lengths of rope .
Hmmm, interesting development.My heart was starting to race.
Is that for you or me? I asked.
Let s say it s for both of us.
I trusted Bree, right? No doubts, no suspicions?Well, maybe a couple of
questions right then. In a few moves, she looped my left hand firmly but not
uncomfortably to the bed. Then she kissed me. A reassuring kiss on the mouth,
followed by a second, harder one.Did I really know Bree? [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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We d been hoping to make up for our aborted camping trip, but she was right,
of course. The timing wasn t any good. In fact, it probably couldn t have been
much worse, given the uproar over DCAK. Not to mention Kyle Craig being on the
loose again and no recent word about where he might be.
How about I make it up to you over drinks tonight? she said. Say, nine
o clock at the Sheraton Suites over in Old Town. You know the place? You
Page 96
ABC Amber Palm Converter, http://www.processtext.com/abcpalm.html
remember?
I do, of course I do, and I ll be there. Sheraton Suites. Nine o clock.
Everyone was a little frustrated right now, but especially the two of us.
We d been working harder than ever on DCAK, and all we had to show for it were
a lot of unanswered questions and some very grisly murders.How had he pulled
off the scene in Baltimore and the Smithsonian hit at the same time? Who was
the mystery woman who had helped him in Baltimore? What were those numbers on
the side of the mailbag supposed to mean ?
And what would happen if he tried to top himself again?That one hung over our
heads like a weight about to drop probably notif butwhen.
The Sheraton Suites over in Alexandria would be a nice trip down memory lane
for Bree and me. It was where the two of us had had one very special evening.
The Sheraton was right in the middle of the historic Old Town area and a short
walk to the Potomac waterfront. It was a good place to end today, and I
couldn t wait to see Bree.
A little before nine, I took a seat at the Fin and Hoof Bar inside the hotel
and ordered a cold beer on tap. The bartender, a burly, friendly young guy
with a heavy mustache, looked me over. You Alex?
My heart sank a little. Strangers almost never give cops good news. That s
right, I said.
Then I guess this is for you.
He handed me an envelope with the hotel logo. I recognized Bree s handwriting
and opened the letter at the bar. I read,Alex Change of plans. B .
Inside the envelope, I also found a hotel card key.
Have a nice night, Alex, said the bartender with a smile that suggested
Bree had given him the envelope herself. I m pretty sure you will.
Chapter 77
ITOOK THE ELEVATOR to the third floor of the Sheraton Suites and knocked on
the door of 3B. Everything was exactly as I remembered it. For starters, there
was a nice scent in the air. When Bree answered in jeans and a blouse,
however, I was surprised. Actually, I d been expecting a little less.
Hope you don t mind spontaneity, she said, and handed me a glass of red. It
smelled spicy zinfandel? I didn t really care what kind of wine it was, or the
brand.
I started to kiss Bree, and my hand immediately drifted down the back of her
blouse. Suddenly her arms were around me. I heard the doorthunk behind us, and
we were enveloped in the soft blues and creams of the hotel suite.Good idea.
Keep the world away for a while, as long as we possibly could .
The drapes were already drawn, and the bed was turned down just so,
everything in its place. That bed looks inviting. Sleeps nice too. I
remember.
Get undressed, she said with a grin. Don t even think about sleeping,
Alex.
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I looked at her over the top of my wineglass. You in a hurry or something?
Not at all.
Bree sank down into a cushiony club chair towatch . There was a twinkle in
her eyes. You can take your time, if you like. Please do. Just take something
off, Alex. I m in no hurry whatsoever.
So I did what I was told. I went one button,one kiss , pair of pants,two
kisses that kind of thing.
Then Bree pushed herself up. She came forward and held me in her arms. Don t
take this the wrong way I mstill in no hurry. We finally toppled over onto
the bed, which definitely was comfy.
What about you? I asked her. She hadn t taken off a single thing yet.
Oh, I ll catch up with you. Eventually.You in a hurry for some reason?
Bree stretched across me, then reached and opened the nightstand drawer.What
was in there ?
She took out the last thing I was expecting to see:two lengths of rope .
Hmmm, interesting development.My heart was starting to race.
Is that for you or me? I asked.
Let s say it s for both of us.
I trusted Bree, right? No doubts, no suspicions?Well, maybe a couple of
questions right then. In a few moves, she looped my left hand firmly but not
uncomfortably to the bed. Then she kissed me. A reassuring kiss on the mouth,
followed by a second, harder one.Did I really know Bree? [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]