I go to the front door and unlock the deadbolt with my key. I step over the threshold. I make a big show of turning to Bran and waving out my arm like I’m a showman at a circus. “Bran Duval, won’t you please come in?” He steps inside and comes over to me, wraps his hand around the back of my neck and brings his mouth to my ear. “Good girl,” he says, causing a goddamn riot in my panties.