Page 127 of Sin With Me

“That’s why we’d like you off these cheater cases.”

“What? What will you have me do? Bring your morning coffee?” I rolled my eyes again.

“If you don’t stop rolling your eyes, we’ll reconsider giving you this new case that camein.”

“Seriously? You’re lying.” I shot off my chair.

“We’re not lying, and yes, it’s time to give you what you want. Now, from what the client had said, there isn’t yet much to go on, so you’d have to do all thework.”

“So you’re saying that he’s a safe bet. Nothing dangerous.” I slouched.

“Honestly, Em, we don’t know because we haven’t done the preliminary work… which we trust you’ll do greatat.”

“Really? So this could be big, right? I mean, who is this guy, part of a gang? Is he looking for a kidnapped victim? Or does he need protection from pimps or the mafia? Is he a Congressman in trouble?”

My mind was spinning. Within seconds of this news, I was already feeling like a secret agent.

This time Tristan was the one to roll his eyes. And they said I was the badone.

“Em, slow down. He’s in the conference room, so if you’re ready to meet your next case, it’s all yours.”

I threw my arms around Julian, squeezing tightly. “Thank you. I love you so much. I promise to do a good job and be the best that I can be.” I didn’t even care I’d just quoted a military slogan. Julian held me against him in the brotherly hug I’d adored since I was little, and then I jumped right into Tristan’sarms.

Lifting my head up high, I picked up my iPad, saying, “Wish me luck. I am so gonna rockthis!”

“You don’t need luck, Em. You’ve got all the smarts.” They gave me a synchronized wink and I chuckled. Even though they were in their late thirties, my brothers still held the charm they’d had in their youth. If I could only find someone as strong, resourceful, and as kind as they were, my life would be set. And if this was true, if they honestly trusted me with a serious case, I’d owe them big time. In fact, I’d babysit whenever they wanted and would make every effort not to roll my eyes again – ever. Ok, maybe I was exaggerating – that was something I had no controlover.

Squaring my shoulders, I stepped out of my office, heading toward my first serious case at Cross Enterprises.

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