Whispers After Dark
“Figured you might need caffeine after surviving your first week here.”
I blinked, heat already creeping up my neck. “You brought me coffee again?”
“Hero privileges,” she replied easily, stepping inside without waiting for an invitation. She set one cup on the counter and opened the pastry box, revealing two golden croissants. “And breakfast. You’re welcome.”
I took the coffee like it was a lifeline. “You really didn’t have to.”
“I know.” She leaned against the counter, eyes flicking over me in a slow, deliberate sweep that made my skin prickle. “But I wanted to. Plus, I figured if I waited any longer you might try fixing something else and take out the whole building this time.”