I stiffened.
“Noel,” Grae snapped. “It’s not his job. And there’s not much I can do when my blood sugar alarms are going off all night.”
Noel snapped his mouth closed.
“Awkward,” Eddie singsonged.
Jordan cleared his throat. “You can work the books with me today.”
“Sure,” she muttered.
I pulled Grae into my arms, brushing the hair from her face. “Call me if you need anything. If you get tired, I can come and pick you up.”
“Okay.”
I took her mouth in a long, slow kiss. “See you tonight.”
Grae’s eyes were just a little hazy. “Tonight.”
As I released her, I noticed everyone’s focus was on us. Jordan looked annoyed, Noel appeared pissed the hell off, and Eddie looked like he’d just tasted something bad. But I didn’t give a damn. They needed to get used to me being around because I was here to stay.
I gave Grae one more quick kiss and headed outside toward my vehicle. Just as I reached it, my phone dinged.
Nash
Saw your SUV at Vacation Adventures. Time for a coffee?
I glanced at my watch.
Me
A quick one. The Brew?
Nash
I’m already here.
I hopped behind the wheel and drove the three blocks to the coffee shop. Since it was early, parking wasn’t too bad, but there was already a decent crowd inside.
Nash flagged me down from a table in the corner, and I headed his way.
“I already ordered you an Americano.”
“Thanks, man.” I slid into the empty chair. “Any updates from forensics?”
He shook his head. “So far, nothing. It’s starting to look like the perp wore gloves.”
I slid my hand into my pocket, my fingers working over the worn charm. “That means premeditation.”
“At least to a certain degree. Or this guy is just always prepared.”
“You think he travels with a kit?”
Nash shrugged. “Could be the case. And if so—”
“He’s done this before,” I finished for him.
Nash nodded.