Eternal Kiss of Darkness
“A slight breeze ruffled his hair as he narrowed his focus on each residence, seeking one that didn’t contain a beating heart. Beside him, Kira was silent, but a slight shiver went through her. They were both still wet, and it was cooler here, much farther up the California coast than where they’d first entered the ocean hours before. “There,” he said, standing. Kira rose, letting out a noise of relief. “I know it’s wrong to enter someone’s home while they’re gone, but I can’t wait to get all th...is dried salt off me. It itches.” He gave her an amused look as they started toward the empty residence. “The home has a FOR SALE sign on it. I doubt anyone occupies it. Would it ease your conscience if I later arranged to have funds sent to the homeowners to cover our brief stay?” “It would, actually,” she replied. “It still doesn’t make breaking and entering okay, but then I wouldn’t feel quite as much like a burglar.” “Consider it done.” It was a small enough gesture to appease her sensibilities, even though he didn’t intend for the residents or the Realtors to be aware that anyone had been in the home.MoreLess
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