An Excerpt from The 25th Hour (Book One in The Adventures of Mackenzie Mortimer):
“I guess you’ll have to hang around to talk to the cops.”
“I wasn’t planning on going anywhere. This is the hottest
party in town.” She noticed the music piped in through the speakers and saw
several couples dancing in the moonlight. “It’s a perfect night for dancing.”
Mackenzie gazed across the rooftop and saw Vanessa in an
elegant chiffon dress dancing with her father. “Yeah, it is, but it would be
awkward to break in when Vanessa’s dancing with her dad.”
Marlene rolled her eyes and tried again. “Still, it’s a
shame to let the music go to waste; it’s such a lovely slow dance.” She
hesitated. “You could dance with me. After all, it’s not every night I wear my
best dress.”
Mackenzie shrugged. “I suppose. If you don’t think it’s
weird or anything.”
She clasped his hand and drew him close to her, swaying with
the music. “Close your eyes, Mac. Imagine you’re dancing with Vanessa.” Marlene
swallowed. And I’ll pretend I’m Vanessa, as well, she thought. As they
danced, she felt closer than ever to Mackenzie… and as distant as ever.
Time is running out… fortunately, Mackenzie Mortimer has a few more minutes than anyone else!
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