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She met my gaze, then leaned over and kissed me.
Mmm. I cupped her head and kissed her back.
“Kavner,” she murmured.
That sexy murmur made me pull back. “You’re trying to distract me. We have to get to lunch.”
“We could stay here.” She toyed with the buttons on my shirt. “Just the two of us.”
“You’re not scared of my family, are you?”
She huffed. “I only have one sister, Kav. A big group of siblings isn’t something I have a lot of experience with.”
I touched her cheekbone. “Don’t worry, I’ll protect you.”
She shot me a look.
“I promise, they’ll like you.”
She made a face. “I’ve been investigating you, and hoping to arrest you.”
“They knew that wouldn’t happen. It’ll be fine.” I pulled something from my pocket. “Here, this will take your mind off things.”
Her lips twitched. “Another puzzle box?” She turned it over. This one was a cube inlaid with bronze metal.
Unsurprisingly, it didn’t take her long to solve it. She turned it expertly in her hands, finding all the movements. The box opened with a click.
And a necklace spilled out onto her palm.
She gasped. “Kavner.” She looked up.
“It’s for you. The first time I saw it, I imagined you wearing it.”
She set the puzzle box down. “Is this an emerald?”
“Does it matter?”
“Yes.” She thumbed the teardrop gem. “This must have cost a fortune.”
“It’s beautiful and I wanted to give it to you. The correct response when you receive a gift is thank you.”
“Kavner…”
I took it, stepped behind her, and fastened it around her neck. “It looks good on you.” I liked knowing she was wearing something I’d given her.
I saw the battle on her face. She gripped the emerald, then sighed. “Thank you.”
I pressed my lips to hers. “You’re welcome. Now, come on or we’ll be late.”
After we reached the street, we walked over to the warehouse. I kept my hand in hers, scanning the street for anyone suspicious. I clocked Reath’s man, keeping an eye on us.
I’d be happier once I had her inside.
We reached the warehouse, and I led her inside. When she heard the rumble of voices, she tensed a little.
My brothers and I didn’t usually have lunch together on a Friday, but I knew everyone wanted to check that both London and I were all right.
“What’s on the menu?” I said, as we entered the living area. “We’re starving.”
