Shadow Kissed 03 - Shadowman

idea—a way to get him used to this world and a way for them to get to know each other in a normal setting. The bowling had been particularly hilarious, especially when that little kid suggested Khan play with bumpers. They could never, ever, go back there, which was a pity because there wasn’t much to do in a thirty-mile radius. She’d have to come up with something good.
    â€œThat won’t be necessary.” The room darkened. Shadow rippled sensuously through the space. “I’ve got a better idea.”
    â€œThere’s a wraith problem in Japan,” Layla pointed out, though she liked the direction of Khan’s thoughts. Was trying very hard not to give in.
    â€œThe phone is lost, Layla,” he said. “I have no idea how far I’d have to reach to clasp my hand around it, and even if I could, I doubt it would work properly. I suggest a trip instead. Present the wraith problem in person.”
    Wouldn’t that be nice. The likelihood of getting an inperson appointment, however, was slim to none, even with Segue’s connections. She’d once had suspicions about Segue and its questionable “paranormal” work. She wasn’t shocked to find others shared them.
    â€œI don’t want to lose time.” And if someone was finally willing to listen to her, she didn’t want to lose the opportunity either.
    â€œI meant now.”
    Layla drew back, but somehow she wasn’t surprised. “You can pass through Shadow?”
    Passing had been his obsession since the day they’d destroyed the gate. He’d sworn that he would never again be trapped on one side of the veil, she on the other. He’d had enough of that, and frankly, so had she.
    He smiled, dark and wicked. “Perhaps it’s always been my . . . fate to do so, our destiny to always be together.” Now Layla was surprised. After all they’d been through . . . “You believe in Fate?”
    â€œOnly the kind we make ourselves.”

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