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Oops?

Me

Detective Callaghan

Detective Sexy Ass?

Me

Kill me now

Detective Callaghan

I can pretend I didn’t read any of that

Me

I swear. I’ll remain sober now for the rest of my life

A few moments pass. The heat rises in my cheeks when I realize I just told him he got me wet.

Detective Callaghan

Did you eat?

Me

Yes, why?

Detective Callaghan

Okay. You’ll feel better with food in your stomach

Me

You’re always so conscientious

Detective Callaghan

Goodnight, Stella. Go to sleep

Me

Bossy

Me

Goodnight

Detective Callaghan

Signed, Detective Sexy Ass

Me

I crack one eye open and instantly regret it. It feels like a Mariachi band is playing in my head. I roll over and check the time. A few seconds later, I bolt upright.Shit.

I’m meant to be at the clubhouse in twenty minutes!

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