No alternative scenarios sprang to mind however, so perhaps Lee had challenged James about having an affair with his wife, and it had all come out in the open. Kay shrivelled at the thought of that. God only knew what might happen next if that was what had happened, she thought. Sleep was out of the question now anyway, just in case she needed to defend herself. A longing for the protection that Nick would have given was inevitable. The night had dragged on for Kay, with the stillness of her room frequently shattered by the sounds from downstairs. She felt pinned to the bed, her muscles frozen in suspense, fearing that the slightest move would betray her presence. Eventually, the noises had died away, and the most welcome snores she had ever heard had replaced them. Kay started to breathe
