Thankfully, Alex had chosen to travel by night train. That mode had its complications, but it was far less risky than flying. I knew the exact date and departure time, yet I couldn’t book a ticket — safety precautions...

I now had the necklace. The next step was delivering it to my client in Tolosa.Delivery was by far the easiest part of the entire mission. But laziness had always been my biggest flaw. I was chronically negligent with...

She stepped out of the showerWater glistening on her bodyI wanted to wait to allow herBut she seemed ready for meI went to kiss her neckWhile standing behind her juicy assEchos from my whispering breathCondensating on the mirrors glassSplashes...