The Coochie Diaries
A sharp, involuntary breath escaped her lips.
Leo paused. His gaze slid to her face, studying the flush that had risen on her neck. "The Codex Gigas," he said, his voice a low, gravelly thing that seemed to vibrate in the quiet. "You're examining the devil's bible."
"The reproduction," Evelyn clarified, her own voice too tight. "The original is in Sweden."
"A shame." Leo's fingers lingered near hers on the shelf. "Some things deserve to be touched."
The implication hung in the air, thick and undeniable. Evelyn's pulse hammered against her throat. This was professional. This was sacred space. But his eyes held a challenge that was entirely, devastatingly personal.
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