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laughter.
    Back in her SUV, she got on her way, then started to laugh. They were cute. She could have erased their memories of Rhodes and their meeting with him, but they had her curious. Wiping tears of laughter from her eyes, Devi decided to let them be. At least watching them would be entertaining. Whistling softly, she drove to her destination, then pulled into a space. Getting out of the vehicle, she noted where the Prius was. Strolling towards the building, she went around the side. In seconds she pressed the bell for the ground floor apartment. The door swung open.
    “I’m here to take you to dinner.” Devi smiled, leaning against the doorframe.
    Rhodes’ brown gaze took her in hungrily. She knew she looked good in her peach, sweetheart-neckline halter shirt with a matching carwash hem skirt. The skirt was floor-length, with slits that ran up to mid-thigh.
    In turn, she took in his open-necked, button-down shirt, which displayed the column of his throat. She wanted to nibble on it. His black jeans hugged his thighs. His bare feet looked so masculine and perfect. She raised her head, licking her lips. 
    “The outfit from the window,” Rhodes breathed.
    “You remembered.” Devi smiled.
    “It looks better on you than on the mannequin.”
    “I would hope it would.” Devi laughed.
    “What do you have on underneath?” Rhodes smiled, showcasing a dimple in his left cheek.
    Devi moaned softly. She closed the distance between them and pressed against his tall, muscular frame. She slid her hand behind his head and pulled him down to her. She licked his dimple. Rhodes shuddered, groaning softly. He banded his arms around her. She leaned her head back, gazing at his face.
    “If you’re lucky, you’ll find out later.” Devi glanced at him from beneath partially lowered lids.
    Devi stepped out of his arms, touching his hands as she did so. She turned and sashayed away.
    The sound of the door closing reached her. His hand slid along her back against her naked flesh. Devi shivered, pressing against his side. Rhodes guided her around the corner of the building to the street.
    “Uh-uh. My date, so my ride.” Devi gestured to her Land Cruiser.
    Rhodes’ lips quirked and he led her silently to her vehicle. She pressed the button, unlocking it. Once he had seated her in the car, he went around to the passenger side. Devi viewed the Prius and its occupants in the rear-view mirror. Once Rhodes was buckled in she got them on their way. At their destination, she waited for him to open the door. They walked towards the entrance. The Prius passed them, looking for parking.
    “My friend invited me here earlier for a beer.” Rhodes’ words caught her attention.
    “If you like, you can invite him to join us for dinner,” Devi offered, grimacing.
    She wanted time alone with him. And most humans were tedious at best.
    “Nah. That’s okay. I want you alone.” Rhodes stroked his finger along her back, where his hand rested.
    Devi hummed, pleased by his response. Inside the busy restaurant, they were led to their table at once. Devi sat and put her hands in her lap. Rhodes slid into the chair next to hers.
    Devi observed as Parker and Allie were led to their table. Parker put his menu in front of his face, glancing at her from the sides and the top. He looked away when he saw that she was looking at him.
    “Do you know what you want?” Rhodes asked.
    She shifted her attention to him. Rhodes was studying the menu. Devi put her hand under her chin, watching him. As if feeling her study, he looked up.
    “I want you,” Devi purred.
    Rhodes’ eyes heated. He put down the menu and went to stand.
    “But first dinner—then dessert later.” Devi picked up the menu.
    “You’re a tease,” Rhodes grumped.
    “Teasing can be so much fun,” Devi said.
    The waiter came and they placed their orders. Once alone again, they talked easily. Their conversation continued throughout the meal and the dessert that followed.
    Later,