He attempted to look innocent as he shrugged. “Nowhere in particular. I was just checking out the new place. I haven’t been here since you moved the furniture in, remember?” He looked over my shoulder. “How’s the new bed look over here?” Vance had helped me conjure a beautiful four poster bed in my old place while teaching me how to change objects. It was one of the only pieces of furniture I had taken with me since the rest had been ruined by the crazy bitch that trashed my apartment.
I quickly closed my bedroom door. “Fine. It’s a bed, in a bedroom. Nothing special.”
He pushed past me and put his hand on the knob. “I disagree. I think it’s quite a special piece of furniture. It’s the first large object that you transformed.” He started turning the knob. “I’d like to appreciate your handiwork.”
Okay, I panicked. I’m not a girl who would be opposed to breaking out toys in the bedroom, but I certainly didn’t want to expose my very private relationship with Bob. I did the only thing I could think of. I kissed him. Hard.
Three
Vance instantly responded and pushed me up against the wall, his hands greedily roaming my body. We clumsily fell through the bathroom door directly across the hall. He lifted me up onto the counter and I instinctively wrapped my legs around his waist. Oh man, this guy could kiss! I was on fire!!! I began having trouble remembering why I’d asked him over in the first place. Oh yeah, Erica!
I barely managed to pull away. “Vance, stop,” I panted. He started kissing my neck, making me lose focus again.
He lifted his head and gave me an unbelievably sexy smile, showcasing his dimples. “You must forget I can read your emotions, Karli. You definitely do not want me to stop.” His lips resumed their torture, moving over to the swell of my breasts.
“Oh God!” I exclaimed as his hand moved in between my thighs. “No…wait! Vance...wait! I have something important to say!” I pushed him back, whimpering a little as his hands lost contact with my skin.
He grinned. “I can’t imagine anything more important than this right now. It’s been three months since I’ve been alone with you. Three very long, very lonely months.”
He lunged for me without warning. “No, seriously!” I said as I jumped off the counter. “It’s about Erica. She’s missing!”
He straightened. “What do you mean, missing? She was just at my house yesterday.”
I took a deep breath and moved away from him further. “Well, I don’t know if she’s technically missing,” I explained. “But I can’t get a hold of her which is odd. And she didn’t show up for work tonight. She didn’t even call. That’s not like her.”
He took a step forward and put his hands on my shoulders. “Karli, calm down. I’m sure she’s fine. She’s probably with her new boyfriend.”
“Okay, I thought so too,” I admitted. “But something doesn’t feel right. I don’t know if she’s ever just not showed up for work before. In fact, I think she’s only called in sick, like, once or twice ever.”
He led me back to the living room so we could sit on the couch. “What did you mean you can’t get a hold of her?” he asked.
“I’ve been trying to call her all day. She’s not answering or calling me back.?
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He looked at me like I was a naïve child. “Now, Karli, don’t you think it’s possible that she could be rather busy at the moment? You know, maybe it’s possible she’s not concerned about the time or a ringing cell phone?”
I blushed. “Of course I thought of that! That’s why I called you. What exactly is sex magic? Is it possible she could be under some sort of trance or something?”
He shrugged. “It’s possible. There are spells that would remove someone’s free will. The person being influenced would only exist to please the person wielding the magic. I doubt that’s the case here though.”
“Why?” I asked.
“Because Erica and Jake have been dating for months. And knowing Erica, she was more than willing. Those types of spells are usually only used by sexual predators. Besides, they require a rare tree bark that is difficult to find.”
“Okay, then what is it used for?”
He smiled. “It’s primarily used to enhance or prolong an experience.” He put his hand on my leg. “They both have magical tool belts. They could easily keep it going for days.”
I gulped. “Days?”
“Yes, Karli. Days. Just imagine what a little Fae-infused sex magic could do. Like I said yesterday, I’d be more than happy to give you a demonstration.”
Double gulp. “Um…” My mouth was suddenly bone dry. I couldn’t speak.
He laughed. “I’m sure she’s fine, Karli. If she doesn’t pop back on the radar by Wednesday, I can send someone over to check it out. I don’t think they’d be very happy if we interrupted them right now.”
“I suppose you’re right.”