I say as much to Larissa, and am fine when she says she wants to stay. “I might be back,” I tell her.
“Where are you going?” Mike appears and wants to know.
“I have a really strong lead in the case. The serial killer has just been spotted.”
“What?! Can I come with?”
I seriously consider it for a minute, then remember where I’m going — to meet Reid. “Uh, next time.”
He groans. “I’m going to have to hire you again, Skylar.”
“Okay,” I laugh. “See you. And thanks for the party.”
As I head for the elevator I feel his gaze on me, and am melting. I’m struck by a strong desire to be touched by more than just his eyes, and soon.
In the lobby, I center myself a...

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