Harkham's Case Teaser #4

Teaser 4: From chapter 7, Harkham’s Case (Mari and Adam’s conversation)
Adam buried his face in Mari’s shirt to replace that smell with something good. “She really doesn’t like me,” he said, muffled by her clothing.“She doesn’t like anybody but herself. It’s a deficiency she was born with and runs in her family.” Mari rested her chin on his head and placed a small kiss on his crown.“Like vitamin K?”She sniffed and barked a laugh. “Yeah, exactly vitamin K—for Kendra.”He looked up at her, beaming all the while. “I like you.”“I like you too,” she said with a humorous hint of a chuckle.“More than anybody,” he added.She ran her fingers over his forehead and pushed his bangs back. “There’s no end to your goodness, is there?”“No.” He paused and pursed his lips a little, hoping she’d kiss him. “And I like to share it with you.”“That’s pissing it away. Spend it somewhere it can do some real damage.” She ran her fingers through his hair, starting at his forehead.“I’m not supposed to cause damage.” He frowned.
“There you go—being all perfect like an angel again.”