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and collected tone she could. “Lucy, everything’s fine. As I was telling Kalli, it was just an accident.”
    “Pbbbt… A big accident.” Edie pushed her way into the kitchen, the yellow mop bucket sloshing in front of her. Pulling the lever, she released the wringer and yanked out the mop. Like a French ninja, she swung the mop from one hand to the other. Drops of water flung from the yarns, ricocheting against the wall. Passing her hand across her face, she brushed off some of the drops.
    “I’ve got some industrial cleaners, Edie. I’m sure Serah won’t mind you taking off early.” A sly smile spread across Kalli’s lips. She turned to Serah and narrowed her gaze. “Right, Serah?”
    “Uh, yeah.” Serah balled her hands into tight fists. “You can take the rest of the day off, Edie.”
    Edie arched an auburn brow, her lips pressed firmly together. “Everyzing iz okay? You sure?”
    “Yes.”
    She nodded. “Okay. Don’t forget to feed le chat .”
    Serah smirked. Le chat was quite able to feed himself. The cat, who had adopted her as his own, was way too intelligent for his own good. Why did all the strange beasts wind up on her doorstep?
    “This is getting old really fast,” Lucy ground out as soon as the door clicked shut. Raking a hand through her always perfectly styled hair (one of the few benefits of being part sex demon), she rolled her tongue between her teeth. Her hazel eyes sparked as she shot Serah a penetrating glare.
    Serah threw her hands up in frustration. “What now? How many times do I have to say it was an accident?”
    “Rafe says you’re hiding something.”
    “So can he read minds now?”
    “Not funny.”
    “So speaking of your other half, where is he?”
    “He’s meeting with the Fore-Demons to discuss our impending nuptials and… other matters.”
    “Don’t tell me you need their permission to marry.”
    With a roll of her eyes, Lucy grabbed the only stool not coated with chocolate and took a seat. “Like I’d listen to them anyway.”
    “You are the Sex Princess, after all.”
    Being the daughter of the Sexubi King definitely had its advantages. Then again, it had its disadvantages too. Serah saw what could happen if Lucy’s powers were unleashed. Pheromones from hell. Thank goodness she’d learned to control those powers, or she’d never be able to go out in public. Then again, she and Rafe did enjoy their privacy.
    “It’s Sexubi Princess. Big difference.” Her gaze softened. “Seriously, hon. We’re worried about you.”
    Were they suggesting she have herself committed? Then again, some days that’s what she thought she should do. The odors that barraged her night and day. The imps who liked to play. Luckily, with the protection charms they insisted she use, she was safe. Then again how good was a protection charm when it couldn’t protect her from herself?

Chapter 2
     
    The princess got her way.
    Then again, even if she wasn’t royalty, Lucy would still get her way. One of the reasons Serah loved her so much. She never gave up.
    “We’re going to talk about this privately.” Lucy dragged her toward the door leading to her office.
    “I work better alone, anyway,” Kalli said, flinging the fondue pot into the sink.
    “Don’t you remember anything from that day?” Lucy asked as she kicked the door shut. She flopped into the leather, high-back chair and steepled her fingers. As if on cue, she tapped her foot. Impatience certainly wasn’t a virtue. Then again, she was part sex demon. She probably didn’t need to worry about virtues.
    “What day?” Serah asked nonchalantly. She slung herself into her chair and kicked her feet up on her desk. Swiveling the chair from side to side, she flashed her friend a sweet smile. Of course she knew what day. They’d been through this before.
    “I told you I don’t remember. One moment I’m on the phone with you, the next I’m being yanked by my coat by a man who’s too blond for his own good.” If