As we head out of the restaurant, I realize I have thoroughly enjoyed myself and tell him so.

He smiles down at me, pleased. I smile softly back up at him and ask, "Can we walk back? It can't be more than a couple of blocks."

"Five, but okay. Although, I warn you, if it starts to rain and this suit gets wet, I won't be very impressed. I have ruined enough clothing for one day," he says with a cheeky smile.

I chuckle at him. "Well, that little stunt left us both feeling unsatisfied then."

He shoves his hand in his pocket, so I curl my arm through his. Still fairly harmless should we get our photo taken. Nico gives us our space but follows us, nonetheless.

"I am beginning to wish I had declined your request to walk. This is taking too long," CK murmurs.

"Hm, well if you hadn't denied me before, you wouldn't be quite so anxious."

"Yes, I suppose that is true. I am a very stupid man." A slight smile tugs at his lips.

"But so handsome so I'll let you off," I simper at him to his delight.

"I never could quite pinpoint this way you have," he says suddenly.

"What way?”

"I mean with regard to male companions. Even those who dislike you, still want you."

"I'm sure I have no idea where you are going with this."

"Tonight, Aefre. I take you out and within the space of a few minutes you have two different men eating out of your hand," he snaps with annoyance.

"Who?" I ask bewildered.

"Your little Demon friend and our resident Hunter, obviously."

I burst out laughing. "Are you kidding me? Xane was just being pleasant and Cade couldn't dislike me more if he tried."

"Maybe so, but I saw how he looked at you, how they both looked at you."

"Jealous? You were the one who offered me up on a plate," I remind him sweetly.

He hisses at me. "Don't push your luck, my sweet. I was gauging his reaction."

"Hm. I have no interest in them. And for your information there is someone who pays me no mind no matter what I tend to do," I say but immediately regret it as he looks up sharply at me.

"Oh? And who might that be?"

"No one. It doesn't matter," I say, avoiding his burning gaze.

"Aefre. What are you up to?"

"Nothing," I say but I must cast a glance back at Nico inadvertently as CK stops us dead in the middle of the busy sidewalk.

"What game are you playing?"

"No game."

"Aefre," he warns.

I sigh. "It just annoys me that he doesn’t notice me. There are these shutters in place and I just want to break them down and see if he does actually…you know…"

"What? Desires you?" CK snaps at me. "I'm sure he does, my dear, as it seems that no one can resist your charms. However, on pain of his own death, he has the good sense to stay away from you," he growls at me as I look away. "Now leave him be. He is not your toy to play with."

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