Charles, whose body was only inches from the muzzle, threw himself to the ground, where he landed on his hands and knees. At the same time Kathleen swung the revolver down and to the side, so the bullet ricocheted harmlessly past him. She dropped the gun and leaned on the ...
She had dressed early and was standing in front of the mirror while Jon fastened the opal’s golden chain around her neck. “You look lovely tonight,” he told her, his hands lingering on her bare upper arms. Her eyes met his in the mirror, then dropped to the fire opal on he...