Lies And Misdemeanours
“While it was nice to be able to lie somewhere soft and not worry about being crept up on, the events of the last few days weighed heavily on her mind and left her unable to settle.
Last night had been restless to say the least. Dawn had started to break out on the horizon before she had finally found sleep, but there had still been no sign of Charlie.
As a result of her worry, she was now groggy, tired and miserable.
Hetty threw the covers back, and hurried to the window. There was ...no sign of their horses outside.
Were they alright? Had Meldrew got them? Where were they?
Her stomach was in knots by the time she hurried downstairs. The sound of voices in the study drew her toward the door, but indecision made her hesitate.
Before she could decide what to do, a husky voice rumbled in her ear.
“Good morning.”
She spun around with a squeak, and almost slumped with relief to find Charlie beside her.MoreLess
Last night had been restless to say the least. Dawn had started to break out on the horizon before she had finally found sleep, but there had still been no sign of Charlie.
As a result of her worry, she was now groggy, tired and miserable.
Hetty threw the covers back, and hurried to the window. There was ...no sign of their horses outside.
Were they alright? Had Meldrew got them? Where were they?
Her stomach was in knots by the time she hurried downstairs. The sound of voices in the study drew her toward the door, but indecision made her hesitate.
Before she could decide what to do, a husky voice rumbled in her ear.
“Good morning.”
She spun around with a squeak, and almost slumped with relief to find Charlie beside her.MoreLess
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