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you. We’ll be sure to credit you for the discovery.”
    He held up his hands. “That’s really no—”
    “Awesome,” Demi said, practically dancing beside him. He swallowed down his protests, happy to see she moved on to something happier.
    “The clergyman will arrive around two. Would you like to wait for him and stay for the blessing and binding?”
    “Demi?”
    “No, I’ve already said my good-byes to the spirit.”
    “Very well.” Gennifer smiled. “We’ll be in touch as we prepare to display the locket. Enjoy the rest of your stay, and please, don’t hesitate to ask for anything. “
    “Thanks, Gennifer.” Pierce wrapped an arm around Demi’s shoulders. She leaned against him, and he released a sigh of relief. They turned and walked out of the office. “It’s our last night. What should we do?” he said.
    “No clue. Nothing can top what happened last night. I mean, we actually solved a case.” She peered up at him and grinned.
    “So I guess we immerse ourselves in normalness now?”
    “Well, in true case style, it’d be dive bar and greasy food time.” Demi batted her lashes.
    “I think I can arrange that.” He smiled. “We wouldn’t want to deter from the cosplay experience of the trip now after we’ve gone through so much trouble to be authentic.”
    She rolled her eyes, and he chuckled.
    “Such an ass.”
    He inclined his head. “You did want me to be Roman Stone.”
    “I didn’t say it wasn’t a little bit hot.”
    He guided her into the elevator and pulled her back against him, gripping her hips. “Only a little bit?” Nipping her ear, he nibbled his way down her neck. She shivered and rubbed her ass into his groin.
    “Mmm. More than a little.”
    “Much better,” he said.
    He stepped away, and she huffed. A bell chimed. “We’re here, but hold that thought until we get back tonight.”
    “Buzzed hot sex afterward?”
    “Anything for accuracy.”
    * * * *
    Demi leaned against the pool table and watched the flex of Pierce’s firm ass as he walked over to pay for their table. The man made her dizzy. With his quick wit, insane sex appeal, and considerate nature, he was an unbelievable catch. She wanted things she thought long out of reach. Can I risk it? Love could be dangerous, even in the right hands. If you entangled who you were with that person and they were taken away. A battle began in her mind against what she once thought and a rapidly developing new reality. With Pierce, you’d have it all. A best friend and a lover who makes you wet just looking at him.
    He strolled toward her with fire and mirth in his eyes.
    “I know you’re a good pool player, so how about a wager?” He set the rack on the table and began to pile in the stripes and solids.
    “I’m listening.” She pushed away from the table and selected a pool stick, holding it parallel to test it.
    “If I win, I get to tie you up.”
    “And if I win?” She placed a hand on her hip and placed the stick on the ground in front of her.
    “You tie me up.”
    The imagery his gravel-laced tone dredged up made her mouth water and her pussy weep. Pierce had always been a bit of a control freak. The thought of having him under her command appealed to her and spoke volumes about his trust.
    “You’d agree to that.”
    “With you, yes.” He licked his lips. “I’ve always wanted to let down my walls and hand over control. But I couldn’t with anyone else.”
    “Pierce.” She leaned in, cupped his cheek, and kissed him soft and sweet. Her toes curled in her tennis shoes, and she fell further from friendly love and closer to unfamiliar territory. Sliding her tongue inside his mouth, she took control of the kiss, setting the pace as she explored him thoroughly. They pulled apart, and he shook slightly.
    “I hope you can take me, D. ‘Cause I’d really like to spend the night at your mercy.”
    “That’s one hell of a motivational speech.”
    “Good, you break.” He winked.
    She walked over to the