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rare day off.”
    “Sounds nice. Lord knows I wish I could take some time , but the precinct is already short on cops as it is. We’re all pulling double shifts.”
    “The city needs to get off its ass and hire some more officers. You guys are going to run yourselves ragged.”
    “Sure you don’t want to join the precinct and give us a hand? We definitely could use you.”
    “No thanks. I like my private investigator work just fine. And besides, I like being my own boss.”
    “I can’t argue with you there. Listen, Cam, I was wondering if sometime you’d like to get together and grab a bite to eat or catch a movie.”
    “Like a date?” Cameryn asked already knowing the answer.
    “Well yeah.”
    “Jake, that’s really sweet and I’m beyond flattered, but I don’t think that would be a good idea.”
    “Why not? Is there someone else?”
    “No. It’s just that we work together from time to time, and I don’t want to mix business and my personal life. I hope you can understand.”
    “I get it. No hard feelings , Cam.”
    “Good because I’d really hate for things to be awkward between us.”
    “No worries. We’re good. Well I guess I’ll see you around.”
    “Of course. Take care , Jake.”
    “You , too, and Cam, you’re going to make some guy really happy one day.”
    “Thanks , Jake. Talk to you later.”
    “Bye , Cam.”
    “Bye , Jake.”
    Cameryn ended the call bewildered. Where in the world had that come from? She’d had no idea that Jake was remotely interested in her. In a few moments of weakness she had checked him out appreciating his good looks , but that was as far as it had gone. Jake was a cool guy and a hell of a detective but she was on a hiatus from dating. Cameryn threw off the covers and made her way to the bathroom. After brushing her teeth, she was going to order brunch from that delightful French restaurant down the street. Today was her day, and she meant to enjoy it, carbs and all.
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    “Brother.”
    “Well this is a surprise. What brings you to my domain? It’s a long way from your palace in the clouds,” he said with a note of bitterness.
    “You and I both know why I’m here. There’s no need for this idle chitter -chatter.”
    “Well contrary to what you think , little brother, I have no idea why you’re here.”
    “If that’s how you want to play it, then let me spell it out for you. I’m warning you not to interfere.”
    He smirked at his younger brother and got up from his black throne. From beneath hooded eyes, he regarded his brother. Even though he was the eldest, everyone deferred to his younger brother. That had been the case for eons, and nothing was going to change that. Unfortunately for his baby brother, he was not one of the hanging sycophants he was used to. He had his own domain, and here he was Lord. His golden-haired, blue-eyed brother would not intimidate him here or anywhere else.
    “Hmm. I still have no id ea to what you’re referring,” Hades said, antagonizing his brother, Zeus.
    “Leave the girl alone.”
    “I haven’t done anything.”
    “But I know you’re planning to do something.”
    “And what would that be?”
    “You want her for yourself.”
    “If I did it’s not a crime.”
    “If you acted on that desire it would be.”
    “Well since I don’t plan on doing anything, I must be innocent.”
    “Don’t lie to me , brother. I know you. I know that you’re lonely, but the girl is not the answer. There are others who would be glad to ease your loneliness.”
    “So you say.”
    “I implore you. Leave her be. She has a life that she’s happy with.”
    “You have no idea how she feels. You don’t know a thing about her. She’s as lonely as I am, and she’s searching for something. Something she’s not even aware of.”
    “And you think she’s searching for you?” his golden brother asked.
    “Yes , and I mean to give myself the chance to find out.”
    “Even if it means upsetting the balance of nature and