Chapter 71

The room was dark when Nathan entered, but first glance showed no sign of Jim. The bathroom light was visible beneath the door.

“Hey! Hurry it up, Jim!” Nathan called, heading for the room’s phone. “I want to get in there too! Plus I was debating ordering a pizza. I know it’s late, but I don’t have the energy for much else.” Nathan heard the bathroom door open behind him. “I hope you don’t mind if I get extra…olives…” His voice fell away as he turned around, and the receiver he’d just picked up fell from his hand.

Amber eyes. Ambersliteyes and Jim walking slow and steady out of the bathroom toward him. 23

“No…” Nathan backed away instinctively and his thighs hit the edge of the end table.