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Breathe-Chapter 11
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Finally, as the first streaks of morning began to reflect off the still waters of Lake Washington, Tina said quietly “The suns coming up.”
Bette nodded, remaining silent but gently kissing the top of Tina’s forehead. A tingle raced down Tina’s spine and she shivered noticeably in Bette’s arms. “Cold?” Bette asked leaving her lips nestled against Tina’s hairline.
Tina shook her head. Not knowing how she found her voice she quietly said “It’s just you, Bette.” Bette took a deep sigh and tightened her hold on Tina.
Not releasing Tina at all from her embrace, Bette said “T, I wasn’t trying to keep anything from you. I knew the pain and fear this was going to bring, so I didn’t want to tell you until I knew for sure.”
Overcome once again by immeasurable fatigue, Tina could barely ask “When did you know for sure.”
“At the hospital,” she softly replied. “I don’t want to go into a lot of details until we sleep, but he drugs his victims Tina, and you had traces of a drug in your system that is favored by sexual predators.” Bette felt Tina tense at her last words, making her wish she had left the textbook descriptions at home.
“He drugged me?” Tina asked as she leaned even more heavily into Bette. “That’s why I’ve been so tired?”
“I think so,” Bette answered simply.
“It should have been me,” Tina said in a voice so sad and full of guilt that it brought tears to Bette’s eyes.
Bette pulled back and bringing her hands up to each side of Tina’s face she said sweetly, “And I will thank God every day for the rest of my life that it wasn’t you.” Bette brought her lips to Tina’s and they both released so much emotion they cried into the kiss.
Releasing her lips after just a brief moment Bette asked “T, your exhausted, please let me put you to bed. I promise when you wake up I will talk to you about anything for as long as you want.”
Tina nodded, and Bette slipped her arm around her waste as she slowly led her down the hall to the bedrooms. Not wanting to assume, Bette slowed at the guestroom. “Bette,?” Tina asked as she realized she was being offered a choice. “Can I sleep in your room?”
“Of course,” was the answer as Bette tightened her hold on Tina and let her lean into her as they crossed the hall to the master bedroom.
Bette let her lay her head on the pillow, and then softly stroking her face said, “I’ll be right outside. I’m just going to try and get a little sleep on the couch.”
Tina’s eyes were already half closed when her hand found Bette’s. “No Bette. Please stay with me.” Bette looked once more at Tina, wondering what the day would bring when they both awakened refreshed in each other’s arms in the same bed.
She decided to worry about that later as she slipped off her shoes and carefully climbed into bed next to Tina.
Tina was already breathing heavily, but she managed to roll over and lay her head on Bette’s chest. Feeling Bette’s arms around her, she finally let sleep take her away from the hurt, away from the pain and away from the overwhelming burden Tina feared would become her constant companion.
She didn’t know how she would carry on knowing that it should be her blood streaking the walls of their apartment. It should be her battered, lifeless body lying on the cold slab in the morgue. It should be her life that came to an end before it really had a chance to begin.
“I wonder if I can tell her how sorry I am in my dreams?” was Tina’s last thought as she finally let go.
TBC
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I wouldn’t mind you posting a chapter as soon as you’re done. This story of yours is so intriguing. Thanks.
Just keep writing. Love this, Just hope that Bette can take care of Tina. I know we are in for a rough ride with this story,but we all love a mystery. Thanks
Man three chapters in one day each one better than the last. I can’t get enuff of this story so i hope the juice is always flowing lol.
3 chapters in one day…you are a writing machine and I so appreciate that! Each chapter was better than the next. Thanks for giving us 3 in one day.
I vote “post as soon as I have chapters done” :-)
Hook, line and sinker. Great job as always.
go ahead Scarpetta! bring it on….
SOX… i love your story… i again read all 3 chapters last night at work… i knew that guy was crazy and i knew he would now want to get them both… please keep tina safe… maybe the dog can stay with her 24/7 and i think bette should have a cop follow tina around… i think bette knows he will try to get her again… loving this… please continue
ps. didnt want you to think i wasnt a tryly devoted fan by not commenting, i somehow missed chapter 8 of all chapters. somehow knew i was missing something went back over your last night and found it. so loved it. also a huge patricia cornwell fan, read everything even the jack the ripper one. have a good 24th. heehee
Because I was quite busy these days, I had to make of for lost time and so I just read all the chapters I missed right now, from ch.7 until this one.
… and god, that’s better than ever ! I’m quite amazed by your wonderful ability to mix your truly excellent detective story with such an engaging depicture of sweet tenderness in Bette and Tina’s relationship.
And the chapter that made us share the killer’s mind was a must : very powerful and psychologically intense.
Great, great job ! Keep it this way – thanks a LOT !! ^_^
As long as the juices are flowing, open the flood gates! I’m up to however many chapters your fingers and mind care to share, in one sitting. You won’t get a complaint from me. Not really into those CSI series, and all, but I’m totally into your story. More, please. This is really great.
Please post as soon as you can, not once a day and certainly not less than that
Lady J
This is sad!
Like you, I like to draw out reading stories that are good so they will last. However, in this case…post them as soon as you have them please!! I am as addicted to this story as I am to sprack. I’m feeling the withdrawal already.
Excellent job, as usual. A high caliber mystery, for sure.
Olives is right…you had me hook, line and sinker, from the very first chapter. I miss my home town so reading bits and pieces about it is fun. Oh, and is the Seattle Times building in the same place it has been forever…right next to 13 Coins? If it is, I have to smile, because my very first apartment was one block away!! Love this story!!
PLEASE POST AS MANY AS POSSIBLE..THIS STORY IS WONDERFUL…THANKS…
Sox1, thank you for the 3 chapters..god they were good, chapter 10 that was creepy, i like getting creeped out when i read stories.
Have you read Death’s Acres Inside the Legendary’Body Farm’?
Looking forward to more and thanks again for sharing your brilliant story.
I’m really enjoying this one. I’m a murder mystery fan too, and to combine that with our favourite couple too is a masterstroke! Can’t wait for more..
Just write & post. No need for delay. get the story out.
Thank you very much for these three chapters. I love your story and as cogent53, I’m a murder mistery fan.
where do you get this….totally great, I can’t write, so I read….thank you to you and your talent!!!!
I love this story, it’s just really easy to read and you’ve got me hooked! Please post soon!
More the better!!! I just can’t get enough!
Bette is walking a fine line isn’t she? Should she not take Tina in for an interview?
An addicted FAN!!
well sox i cant do anything if ive seen you post. i had surgery late this afternoon and have no idea when ill be able to do anything. im such a ff slut you can post anytime for me. you should know by now how great i think this story is. you are truly gifted. cant wait for the morning and their talk.
I too am a Cornwell fan, read straight thru, also like Kathy Reichs and your story very much, thank you
Awesome you are spoiling me and I can’t thank you enough. I also love Patricia Cromell I have all her book and anxiously read them. Thanks for the story
am also a huge cornwell fan and read all of her books. i’ve been following your story from the beginning and felt the cornwell spirit very intriging.
keep on going.
This story is soooooooooo gooooooooddd… wow….love it…. pls post soooooooonnn….
Sad post them as soon as your done writing them
This is amazing.. I find myself with tears in my eyes. I should be in bed but I cannot stop reading!
You paint Tina’s anguish so well, its hard to read, but so understandable. You have serious skills in my opinion and I would so buy a book from you if you decide to publish one.