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widened and he inhaled sharply.
    Was the effect caused by their soul bond or from good old-fashioned attraction? She had no idea, and regardless of the reason, she wasn’t sure what to do about it. Peering up, she met his gaze, those deep brown eyes so dark and intense they seemed to bore right into her.
    Yep. Definitely attraction.
    â€œOh, there you two are,” Cassie said as she walked into the foyer, and Marlena nearly jumped out of her skin.
    Grateful for the distraction, Marlena backed up a few steps to put some distance between them. “Adam came by to drop off the hair sample you needed.”
    â€œSo he did.” The witch’s gaze shifted from Marlena to the young reaper. “Thank you, Adam. I appreciate you coming over so quickly.”
    He nodded. “Not a problem, ma’am. I appreciate everything you’re doing to help.”
    â€œPlease, call me Cassie.”
    â€œSure thing, Cassie.”
    He smiled again, and although it wasn’t directed at her, Marlena felt it all the way to her toes. After being without her mate for so long, she’d lost all sense of hunger. But now those parts of her sprang back to life, and she remembered what desire felt like. The sensation knocked her completely off balance, and she had no idea what to do about it.
    â€œWhile you’re here, could you help us with something?” Cassie asked. “I need Marley to fetch some pawpaw for my spell, but what with everything that happened last week, I don’t like her going out all alone. Would you be a dear and go with her? It would put my old heart at ease.”
    Laying it on a bit thick, aren’t you? Marlena thought. She slanted the old witch a look that could kill, but Cassie merely ignored her. “Relax, I can take care of myself.”
    â€œNo, it’s okay.” Adam glanced down at his watch. “I don’t have anything booked until early this evening, so it’s not like anyone will miss me.”
    â€œWhat about your associate?” Marlena asked. “You know, the guy with no memory or powers?”
    Adam gave a dismissive wave of his hand. “Oh, he’s fine. Dmitri’s watching him today.” He reached in his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. “Where are we going?”
    Sensing defeat, Marlena stuffed her hands in her pockets. “Put your keys away. I’m driving.”
    Adam shrugged. “Ladies’ choice.”
    â€œFine. We’ll go as soon as I’ve changed.”
    â€œDo you think you could also pick up some demon horn?” Cassie asked as Marlena headed for the stairs. “I wasn’t going to ask, but since you won’t be out on your own . . .”
    Marlena bit back a growl. Boy, she’d stepped right into that one. What was supposed to be a quick trip to the pasture was turning into an all-day affair. “Powder or chunk?”
    â€œChunk, if you can find it. I can always grind it down. The last two batches of powder I bought were mixed with ash.”
    â€œAnything else?”
    â€œNo, I think that’ll cover it.” Cassie flashed a grin that said she expected Marlena and Adam to do a lot more than run errands. “Give me a call if you’re running late.”
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    The silence was deafening inside Marlena’s Volvo as they drove to a part of the county untouched by strip malls and subdivisions. As she drove, she periodically checked the mirrors to make sure they weren’t being followed. More than once, she’d felt Adam’s gaze on her, but every time she looked in his direction, he was staring out the passenger side window.
    At last, they reached a wide-open pasture, and she pulled onto the shoulder of the road and cut the engine. “With all the rain we’ve gotten, the pasture’s bound to be soggy. You might want to wait in the car.”
    Adam shook his head as he unfastened his seat belt. “No, that’s okay. I’ll go with you. A