‘It was OK,’ I replied blandly, feeling the tide pushing me gently shoreward. A twist of eifersucht, the green-eyed monster who respected no natio...al identity, griped my stomach when I recalled Ulla and the blonde man kissing. I couldn’t resist the petulant self-flagellation of asking, ‘How about you? You seemed to be enjoying yourself.’ There must have been something in my tone of voice for Ulla cocked her head to one side and looked at me quizzically. Her eyes narrowed. ‘What do you mean?’. " That's fine. I just need some shots of you at home, in the evening. Playing with your dog, doing your homework, getting ready for work... showering. Stuff like that, normal stuff." Oh okay," Valerie said and took another bite of her cake.Jonas continued to explain exactly who they would be dealing with. Why these men were dangerous when cornered. Why it was important that she never mention the masquerade to anyone, ever. How she would need to plan a trip to Las Vegas and come back with a. It’s not time for the holidays yet and a we’re a long way from our fall and winter vacations. It’s just a slow time, and though I love my life it can be dull in spots.So it would be less dull shopping downtown. I made the twenty minute drive and even found a parking space near my favorite grocery.It’s upscale and healthy; probably a lot people would call it trendy. Lot of food without gluten, everything organic ... pretty much all the catch phrases of the grocery chic these days. But it is. “I don’t think so. I don’t think this door’s killed anyone yet.” He held out his arms and started to take the groceries from Kira’s arms. “Here, let me get these for you.” She hit the elevator button and stepped in, making sure the doors didn’t close on Colin as he eased inside. Kira hit the button for the 6 th floor. “Thank you so much. It’s been such a tough day. I was just so anxious to get into my apartment, throw off these shoes and enjoy a lovely long…” “Fuck.” “Excuse.