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gonna start thinking you like m e , ” he teased.
    “ Whateve r , ” she called over her shoulde r, heading toward
    the door.
    The air outside was thick with warm moisture. Bell enjoyed being in this haven for the damned and otherworldly. The humans were wanton and the supes even more so. She inhaled the scent of liquor and sweat trailing off the passing pedestrian s, as she weaved in and out of the scantily clad drunkards. Every male she passed turned to take a second glance. Her confidence returned as she commanded attention from her admirers.
    She glanced back at Xavie r, her eyes softening at the site of his beautiful face .“ Would you hurry up? We don’t have all night for you to sightsee and ogle the crowd . ”
    His gaze caressed her and settled on her mouth. The passion in his expression ignited the flame of need inside Bell .“ Ain’t l i ke we h a ve a n y w h e r e to b e . ”
    She rolled her eyes and huffe d, ignoring the urge to touch him .“ Maybe we do. S o, put your ass in gear . ”
    Xavier picked up his pace. He followed Bell through the narrow streets until they reached the entrance of the hotel. They hurried through the posh lobb y, oblivious of the crowd.
    Once in the elevato r, he cornered her .“ Where are we off to tonight ? ”
    The weight of his body pinned her against the wall .“ Out . ”
    “ Okay. I’ll bite. Out where ? ”
    She molded her petite frame into the mahogany wood paneling of the elevator. G o d, she wanted to kiss him again. She tucked her arms between the m, creating needed space .“ I have to meet Laurent. We’re going to Utopia . ”
    He raised a brow in question .“ Are we not hiding anymore? You can’t leave me behind with this idiotic ankle monitor on me. S o, how are you gonna pull this one off ? ”
    The silver doors parted and she darted out .“ Simpl e, fool. You’re a shifter. Just change into someone else .” She slid the key into the slot to open the penthouse suite .“ And make sure you’re good looking. I have a rep to protec t , ” she added as she disappeared into her bedroom.
    Rummaging through her suitcas e, Bell forced the image of Xavier’s beautiful face out of her memory. He had eyed he r, as if she was a succulent meal ready to be devoured. It took everything in her to still her heart. She was the predato r, not the prey. Bell refused to let him know he had an effect on her. She needed to find someone to release some of her frustrations. Actuall y, maybe she should just take the edge off in the shower.
    The black DKNY jeans formed to her body. They might be a bit wor n, but they were her favorit e, making her ass every woman’s envy. She finished the ensemble with a low-cut tank made of delicate ropes of steel. The sides of the tank dipped almost to her wais t, showing off her lace Victoria’s S ec r e t bra. She gave her golden mane a tos s, scrunched a little more sculpting cream to hold her natural curl s, and painted on a rose-tinted lip gloss.
    Bell slid on her B l ah n i k s and went to the living room. Xavier was still not out yet. Never had she met a man who took more time to get ready than she did. She would say she hated pretty boy s, but it would be a lie. She liked a bit of jewelry dangling from her arm. She deserved the best. That was why she had to have Jacque back.
    “ Now that’s what I call junk in the trunk .” His low chuckle s oo t h e d t h e b i t e o f h i s w o r d s .
    She swung around and batted at him with her purse. When he came into full vie w, she froz e, mesmerized. In front of her stood a magnificent creature only the sun and the moon themselves could contend with. The ric h, chocolate brown of his skin radiated in the lamp light. The color was two or three shades darker than his deep caramel she already enjoyed. He reminded her of a modern day African warrior fit for battle. He replaced his dark curls with a low fad e, the waves barely noticeable. His lips taunted he r, as his tongue ran along the