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“Maybe not, though? Maybe he didn't get a grave? I mean, people die all the time and just end up nowhere.”
“Well, he can’t beanywhere.That is impossible. There has to be something that tells us something.”
“That is what I thought until today. I don’t know where to look next. I met this ancient old lady at a cafe near to where he once worked. She swore she knew him, but I don’t think she would know her own kids’ names if I had asked her. She gave me an address, though, where he used to live.”
I shrug, pulling the paper from my pocket and staring down at it.
“I'll hire you a private detective. You can sit with him, tell him everything you know, and he can find out whatever you need. I doubt it would even take long.”
My eyes stare into his for a long time. It's a sweet gesture, but it's too risky for me to accept. If he hired a private detective - what else would they stumble upon about me - what information would they feed back to Antonio? I can’t take that chance.
“That is kind of you, Antonio, but I think I'mgoing to keep trying on my own for a while.”
“If you change your mind, just say the words, and I'll make it happen, little bird.”
“Little bird?” I giggle.
“Yes, you are my little bird.” A mischievous grin spreads across his face.
“And what do you do to little birds?” I wiggle my eyebrows.
“One day, you might find out.” He traces his fingers down my arm, and my skin warms beneath his touch. My eyes trace over his torso again, each muscular curve and river that forms his beautiful body.
He cups his hand under my chin and pulls my face toward his. I feel his lips against mine, hot and inviting. I press my body against his chest and let my hands slide down his back. He feelsamazing beneath my fingertips. I want more of him. I want all of him.
22
Antonio
Early in the morning,I receive a message from Kalo to let me know he has landed in New York and was in a taxi on the way to the hotel.
I booked him a room in the same hotel that I'm in, figuring it was easier that way. He should be here within the next hour.
Me: Take some time to settle in, then we can chat at lunchtime. I'm sure you are tired from the flight.
Kalo:, I slept most of the way here. But I could do with a shower and some good food. I’ll give you a shout later.
Me: Perfect. I want you to get started this evening already on some investigations. But we can chat in person.
Kalo sent me the thumbs-up.
I place the phone back on the bedside table and roll back toward Seraphina. She is still sleeping. I wrap my arm around her waist and pull her against me, feeling her stir and hearing her mumble something in her sleep I can't make out.
Who are you, beautiful girl?I lay my head back on the pillow and close my eyes. This feeling of being so close to her, yet not having her as my own yet, is driving me crazy. Sleeping in the same bed as her has made everything so much worse, yet I would not change it.
I feel her shift closer to me, pressing her ass cheeks against my pelvis. Mm. The things I want to do to her.
“Are you awake, little bird?”
“Not yet.” She whispers.
I chuckle. “Do you want some coffee?”
“Mm.” She sounds so cute when she is half asleep.
I lean over to kiss her neck, and a small smile traces her lips.
Then, I climb out of bed to head toward the kitchen.
