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“Uh huh. So, about that explanation . . . ?”
I threw up one hand, making an exacerbated sigh as I mumbled out, “I might’ve had a momentary lapse of judgment and got a little jealous.”
Falcon's lips twitched like he desperately wanted to smile, but if he did, he knew I would be more pissed. I still heard the snickers from the others.
“So, you flirted with the woman because you were jealous of her?” His tone was questioning like he still didn't get it.Did I have to spell it out for him?!He usually was smarter than this.
“Look! You have this smart, hot, chemistry lady working with you day and night, and I got just a tad territorial, but I understand that having a smart and capable woman is important for us soooo,” I gave him a crooked grin, “if she’s crushing on me, then she's not crushing on you.”
The rest of them must’ve heard it because Lex suddenly came into the picture. “My rose, I see the logic, and I commend you for it. Truly brilliant. But if I have to deal with any more lustful eyes pointed at you, male or female, I think I’m going to go on a killing spree.” While his voice made it seem like he didn't want to do that, his eyes were sparkling in delight, just waiting for his moment to shine.
I could tell that Falcon yanked the watch back over to him as I heard Avery in the background, “See this is all your fault! You hired some hottie science lady, and now we have to worry about women!”
Falcon's face was turned toward the side, I think speaking to Avery as he tried to cover himself. “I don't even work closely with this woman. I see her once a month at the department meetings, that's it! I don’t even let anyone work with me anymore becausethey just get in the way. Other than signing a few documents, I keep to myself.”
While they were fighting about it, I saw a cool, shiny thing on a podium, and I lurched forward. What cool new project was he working on? Right before my fingers touched it, I heard Falcon bark, “Don’t touch that! It's not ready, and if you touch the wrong spot, that whole room will be filled with a flesh-eating gas!”
Yanking my fingers back, I turned back to his panicked face, grinned, and nodded toward it, “So, when that's finished, I want one.”
He closed his eyes and took a breath. I think I really scared him with that one. I wonder how powerful that flesh-eating gas was?
“How about you stop destroying my office and look in the top drawer for the note and next clue like a normal person.”
I giggled as I exaggerated my excitement. “Ooohhhh, so that’s where it is.”
Hearing the others making jabs at his expense, he followed up with, “Never again. We are never hiding something in my office again.” I truly laughed. I would find another reason to come in here and mess things up. I enjoyed seeing my straight and narrow man get his feathers ruffled. It made for some great punishment sex.
“Find your clue and get going. We are apparently not good at waiting.” Cosmo huffed and hung up the phone.
I did as I was told, opened the drawer, and found another note with a coupon to Nana’s Mexican food. Oohhhh, I was excited for my next stop.
My dearest, most beautiful rose,
You are the crimson queen that makes my veins pump to life. The only being in this world that could cause me to fall flat on my face to worship you. Everything about you is perfect and amazing. I wish my life was only to be by your side, staring at you and your splendor for eternity.
You are the beat that makes my soul sing and the driving force that makes me get up for the night. Your bloody ways make my pants hard and my mind alight with ideas. The way bones break under you, how your fangs slice into my skin, how you rule with both your mind and your heart is inspiring.
I don't know what these fools wrote in their notes, but the next stop is Nana’s if you didn't understand my clue . . . but I doubt it because you are just as smart as you are beautiful.
Come find me soon, my everything!
Your sexy stalker,
Lex Devil
Damn. That man makes me swoon. I swear. His devotion and absolute love and trust in me sometimes scares me, but I’m sothankful for it because I know he’ll always be on my side no matter what. I know they all do now, but Lex was always the first to line up right behind me, no questions asked. There was something magical about his unwavering loyalty.
Well, it looks like I’m going to Nana’s. I hope she’ll have something good waiting for me because I’m starving.
Chapter 3
I rolled up toNana’s restaurant that looked like a home straight from the barrio. That immediate waft of Mexican goodness filled my nose as soon as I took my helmet off. I could live off that scent. There was never a time that this familiar smell didn't calm and soothe me. Make me think of happy days of being carefree underneath the thumb of my very protective Nana.
“What are you doing, Mijita? Ven, ven. Muy es frío!”
The light from the restaurant cut through the dead of night, Nana at the door waving me in as she was scolding me. I laughed as I hurried to her side. She stuck out her cheek, and I obliged, giving her a peck and going into the house.
The restaurant was booming, filled with supes and humans enjoying their meals and yacking away. As long as you enjoyed her food, Nana’s was always open to you. That and the Syndicate was protecting this place, so Nana could do pretty much whatever she wanted without repercussions. She says it's not needed, but I secretly know she likes the power of having us behind her.
