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out. I really need to go along more often.
    "He'd love that, Lil. I'll mention it to him tonight. Meet me at Bravo at nine? I should have him comfortably in bed by then."
    "Sure thing Jelly Bean," I say and give her a hug.
    That means I’ll have two hours with Adam. That should be more than enough time for us to discuss his suspicions about Tom.
     

The diner is relatively quiet by the time I arrive at seven. It looks like the last of the dinner rush is clearing out as I walk through the door. I find Adam exactly where he'd said he'd be.
    He stands up when I approach the table, and I'm taken back by his manners. Not many thieves stand when a lady walks into the room. Well, I assume that. I don't know many criminals or burglars for that matter.
    I get a good look at him, and Adam is even more stunningly handsome when he's not wearing an ill-fitting janitor's uniform.
    His hair is brushed back, but that one curl is still touching his forehead. I want to push it back into place for him so badly. He's wearing a tight black t-shirt, dark jeans, and black leather motorcycle boots. Dang he's sexy.
    "It's good to see you again, Lilith." He says and extends a hand out for me to shake.
    It feels like electricity passing between our palms when we touch, and that makes a blush color my cheeks. I've never reacted to a man like this before. Sure, I've only ever had a few boyfriends, but none of them ever revved my engine the way Adam is right now.
    "I'll decide if it's good to see you again after you tell me what we came here to discuss," I say wickedly.
    Oh, jeez. I'm actually flirting with him. What the heck is wrong with me?
    "Haha. Okay, Peaches. Challenge accepted." Adam says and sits down at the booth. "Have you eaten yet?" He asks before I can respond to him calling me Peaches.
    "No, I haven't had dinner yet."
    "Good. This place has the best butter pecan pancakes. I recommend getting them with a side of bacon and sausage." He says and his eyes light up like a kid at Christmas.
    "Oh my God, Adam. Meat is murder." I say completely seriously.
    His shoulder fall and I have to stifle my laugh. “Really? Are you vegan?"
    "I'm just messing with you. That sounds delicious." He laughs out loud and playfully swats me on the arm with his menu.
    I can't believe I'm flirting and bantering with the man I caught breaking into my boss’s office last night. I've never acted like this in my life.
    The waitress comes, and we order our breakfast for dinner. I really don't want to ruin the mood, but I need some information. Flirting with a gorgeous man is fun, but my career could be on the line here.
    “So, tell me what you know about Tom.” I say as directly as I can manage.
    "Right to the point. Okay." Adam says as he cracks his knuckles and stretches his arms.
    "It's not that I'm not enjoying our conversation, Adam. But, I did come here so you could tell me about Tom." Why did I say I'm enjoying his company?
    It's easy to forget the bad when I'm with Adam. That much is certain. Either feeling that way around someone could be life changing right, or it could be devastating.
    Everything in me should be telling me that, with Adam, it would be devastating, but I feel the exact opposite. I want to trust him, and it's almost as if my body is telling me that I can. His hand is on the table, and Adam is gently tapping his fingers as he looks at me. I want to move my hand the fraction of an inch it would take to touch his fingers with mine. I'm craving the slightest contact with him.
    "Your boss is not a good man." His smooth voice breaks me out of my thoughts.
    "He's not the nicest man I've ever met, but his business seems to be on the up and up. I haven't seen any signs of him doing anything illegal." I say confidently, but I don't feel that confidence inside.
    "That's because you weren't looking." He's right, but I feel defensive. Before I can come up with a retort, the waitress brings our food.
    "Can I get you the two anything else right now?" She