“Whoever it is is going to see,” she warns limply. I push into her a few more times, and finally, my body is spent. As soon as I let go, Willow rolls offme and starts pulling her pants back on. I’m buttoning myself up when someone clears their throat. “Everyone decent?” Gaiman asks. “What do you want, sobrat?” I ask impatiently. “Is it a call I can avoid?” I eye Willow and consider a round two. Gaiman’s answer is clear. “No.” “Duty calls,” I tell Willow. She nods, but avoids my eyes. I leave her in the woods with Gaiman and head towards the house.When I enter my office, Jax is waiting by the phone. “Who is it?” I ask. “Fuck.” I snatch the phone. “Ariel?” She sounds nonchalant, as always. “Took you long enough.” “I was… occupied. I wasn’t expecting your call, ei

