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"No. But I heard him talking, and someone said his name but I only caught the beginning sound. 'K'."

"Alright, that's something, I guess." I sighed and gave Nate an apologetic smile, then circled the approximate age she described along with the letter 'K'. "Anything else you found suspicious?"

"That was it."

"I still don't see why you think you're in trouble."

She sighed. "Common procedure when a patient or inmate dies is to dispose of their medication."

I drew in a deep breath through my nose. "Let's see where the day takes us, Becca. I think there's a lot of energy going on. Take a few days off and breathe."

She sighed. "Maybe you're right. I don't know. This doesn't feel right to me. Not with him being so paranoid. You know?"

Nate's hand slipped over my thigh as he tipped his head back against the headrest, his eyes closed.

He was paranoid.

Was he right to be?

"I'm going to look into this, Becca. In the meantime, rest. Take a breather, and try not to stress too much. You have nothing to hide or worry about. You didn't do anything wrong."

"You're right, but I can't help but wonder—"

"That'll get you nowhere. Trust me."

"Okay. Sorry for interrupting your night."

I rolled my lips as I flipped my notebook closed and then put it back in the glove box. "No problem. Bye, Becca." I hung up thephone and placed it in my center console. "I amsosorry about that."

"Don't be." He leaned over, cupped the back of my neck, and stamped his mouth on mine. "It's sexy watching you work."

I arched a brow. "Sexy? That isn't the word I'd use, but alright."

His lips touched mine, deliberate and gentle, and the rest of the world drifted away, leaving his warm touch.

I drew away, catching my breath. "What was that for?"

"I wish I could watch you work all the time."

He's officially lost his mind.

"Is that right?"

He smiled with a nod as he pulled me in closer, his tongue sliding against my parted lips, then dipped between.

Fire licked up my spine, the storm in my belly caused my core to throb.

I needed him.

Lifting out of my seat, his lips locked on mine, I crossed the console and settled in his lap, my knees on either side. His hands clamped around my hips, grinding me against his hardness.

"Are you sure you want to do this here?"

Our breaths filled the small area around us, his mouth tickling my neck. "Yes. I want you inside me."

"I thought you'd never ask." His teeth nipped my neck, and I yelped. He growled against me. "I've been wanting to tear you out of this dress all night."

"Don't ruin it. I still have to walk into my apartment." I pulled the dress up and over my hips, as he dipped his fingers into my panties and tugged them aside.

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