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as she walked out from her bedroom. Zahra lifted her head just enough to take a look at her sister who was dressed in jeans, heels and a T-shirt with sequined cap sleeves.
    “I don’t think you need heels for a cooking class,” Zahra said, closing her eyes again.
    “Hmm,” Jemma muttered, walking back to her bedroom presumably to change her shoes. A moment later she reappeared with a pair of Cons on. “Okay, let’s go, Za Za.”
    Groaning silently, Zahra pushed herself up and off the couch that she had sunk into and grabbed her bag. “Tell me again why we’re going to a cooking class? Your interest seems to be in watching me cook, rather than actually cooking yourself.”
    Jemma smiled slyly. “This is a different kind of cooking class,” she said and locked the door behind them.
    Zahra had no idea what that meant. “Elaborate, Jem.”
    “We’re going to Sweet Seduction.”
    Zahra did a double-take. “Where?”
    “Sweet Seduction. We’re going to have a three-course meal, learn some cooking tips and, most importantly, learn which foods stimulate the senses. Think of it as a mini, interactive lecture on the history of aphrodisiacs,” she said with a sassy smile.
    Zahra didn’t need any aphrodisiacs, since she was still stimulated from Jayce Tohmatsu’s kiss. “How did you find this place?”
    “Bee went there about a month ago. She said it was good fun.”
    Zahra yawned and Jemma shot her a curious look. Zahra waved her hand, dismissing her sister’s inquisition—she did not need to get into another conversation about her dreams, which were getting weirder by the night. “Just a late night.”
    Jemma popped a piece of gum into her mouth. “Working late?”
    “Mmm, not exactly,” Zahra said. “I, um, I went out for a drink with Jayce.” She cast her eyes down, avoiding her sister’s gaze.
    Jemma almost choked on her gum. “You went out for a drink with our boss?”
    Zahra shrugged her shoulders, guiltily confessing her sins.
    “Za Za! This is hilarious, tell me more.”
    “We went for a drink at MIRROR. It’s a cool place, actually. You would like it. Anyway, we had a few drinks and then he dropped me home.”
    “That’s all, huh? So why do you have that sparkle in your eye? Spill your guts, Za Za.”
    They stopped at the traffic light. “I was working late and he called, said he was taking a break and asked me to go for a drink with him. We had a bottle of wine and then in the car on the way back to my apartment… we kissed.”
    “Oh, my God!” She was nearly squealing and Zahra hushed her.
    “We’re just getting to know each other, that’s it. And do not repeat this to anyone. Jayce doesn’t condone inter-office dating and no one except you and I and Jayce know about this, so keep your mouth shut.” Zahra was adamant. She had zero desire to star in the Mason rumor mill.
    “Oh, I promise,” she said, crossing her fingers. “Who would have thought you would be the one making out with the boss, you know, being Miss Responsible and all? Tell me… is he good?” she asked, wiggling her brows.
    “He’s… very well practiced,” Zahra said and giggled. He was a man who made you breathless and kept you silently begging for more.
    *
    He was blond and tall. Very tall. At the base of his neck was a round circle, a marking of some kind. I didn’t know the meaning of it. Cream robes draped over his body and were fastened at the shoulders. A rope tied around his waist. He was strong and it was going to be difficult to subdue him. I continued following him, careful not to get too close. It wasn’t his time yet. But it was coming.
    He stopped. I moved to the side, my eyes not leaving him. He was talking with another man. I think he was trying to buy something. I needed to see his face; I had to confirm my target. I never made mistakes. I planned my kills carefully.
    I walked past the two men, over to a child who had dropped his stick. I picked it up, smiling at the child, and gave it back