They entered her condo, and she was still contemplating their earlier conversation despite the easy companionship she and Alvar had during dinner as she chatted his ear off. The more she thought of it, the more she considered he was protesting too much. He took her keys from her and opened the door and then pulled her backwards to stop her from entering and shook his head at her as he motioned for Ellory and Jet to enter first and check the unit.
“It’s a secure building.”
“And people live on every single floor of this building and can easily move from their apartment to yours to sneak in. If I could break in, anyone can break in.”
“So overprotective.”
“Still talking?” he mocked.
“You know what would be fun?”
“I’m hoping you say sleep.” As she opened her mouth to complain he put his p
