My mouth twisted into a frown. What kind of note was that? And how did this person know my full name?
“You’ve got ID in your wallet, darling,”Faust supplied.
“Stop reading my thoughts,” I growled.
“Would you tell a cheetah to stop running?”
I was about to tell him to shut up again when a realization hit me. My temperature skyrocketed, making my ears feel hot.
Was Sagitta the Hot Stranger?
Phantom sparks of pleasure danced across my lips. I clamped my hand over my mouth.
I’d suspected Hot Stranger—I mean Sagitta—brought me home last night, but this confirmed it. He’d been in my apartment. I’d woken up wearing the same outfit from the party, so he hadn’t stripped me... although part of me wished he had. I certainly would’ve given him permission.
“Interesting. You don’t care that he broke into your apartment,”Faust pointed out.
“He probably used my key.”
Faust scoffed.“Oh, so it’s okay when Hot Stranger breaks in, but when Faust XIV does it—”
I let out a frustrated sound. “It’s not the same. You’reinmy body!”
“I bet you wish Hot Stranger was in your—”
“Okay, okay, enough,” I blurted, blushing harder.
I had to think.
Sagitta said I was in danger. He invited me to some place called The Exorcist’s Temple.
Did that mean he could get rid of Faust?
“Not happening,”Faust insisted.
I paced in the kitchen. Even if Sagitta was rude, he clearly knew more about the occult than I did. Maybe he just took his job seriously. Being an exorcist did sound pretty serious.
But what about the blue betta? What had he done with the fish?
Concern for the poor animal swirled in my chest. I couldn’t let it go until I had closure. I had to see my rescue through to the end.
“If you’re going to the temple, you should really eat breakfast first. And by breakfast, I mean cake.”
Why was this demon so obsessed with cake?
Rolling my eyes, I opened the plastic container. A second note fluttered off the lid. I grabbed it and read the familiar writing.
Happy birthday, Chase!
Got you this cake since Jared didn’t bother lol.
BTW you were tucked into bed when I got here. Text me the details abt your date with ur hottie last night ;)
Hugs! Lily
I ignored the warmth gathering in my cheeks at her comment about Sagitta.
“How sweet,”Faust trilled.“Ooh, and it’s chocolate hazelnut flavor? She has good taste. Now, pick up a fork and put some in your mouth, please.”
