69

Nerthus

“Don’t you look absolutely gorgeous?”

I giggle as I reach Owen, who is waiting for me outside my alibi building. “Right back to you, Mr.”

His smile is more handsome than I remembered as he greets me with a kiss on my cheek. I gasp as he holds open the passenger door of his sporty car and force a smile as it immediately makes me think of Arawn.

Damn it.

“Wow! Are you driving today? How sexy.”

“Thought I would show you that I’m not all about money.”

I laugh, as he starts the car. “By taking the Porsche and leaving your golden Lamborghini at home?”

“I would act offended,” He grins, shaking his head. “But I actually like your sense of humor very much.”

“Oh, thank you.” I smile, leaning my head on my seat to look at him.

“So, how was work in your little company in the last few days?”

“Very boring, actually. How was the bakery?”

I hum, looking out onto the street. “Very sugary.”

“Sugary?” He chuckles, and I grin. “That’s all you came up with?”

“I’m sorry, I really couldn’t help bu