Sirena entered the dark house with Monte. “Have fun?” Aiden’s voice sounded like an air horn in the dead silence.
“Actually, I did,” Sirena answered smugly. “Would you like to see my receipt?”
“Oh, I don’t doubt you went to Puddles & Things,” Aiden stood to his feet…shirtless. Sirena rolled her eyes. He had to be doing this on purpose – standing there shirtless, showing off his muscles and messy bed hair. “I’m more interested in the building across the street from Puddles & Things.”
“What are you talking about?” Sirena feigned ignorance.
“You’re not stupid, and I’m not stupid. So…let’s stop pretending that we’re both stupid,” Aiden said. Sirena remained silent as Monte disappeared up the steps. “Fine,” Aiden decided to continue speaking. “There’s a victim’s advocate office across the
