A flutter of wings announce today’s mail. A dark crow drops the letter on my desk and caws expectantly. Great. more paperwork for the pile. As I go to move it, Three Initials jump out and bite me. S.B.I. … Spinesreach Bureau of Investigation. It’s the Lion’s crime division headed up by the minister of drink herself, Xenia.

I flip open the letter.

Senator Eugenides.

      You’ve got a case. Seems there’s been a break-in at the Adil estate .  See you there.

            xoxo,
               Xenia

The smell of perfume hits me as I close the letter. Black Lillies with a splash of rose.

Xenia, Ha. A more luscious lush you’ll never find. There’s an Idrethi woman that could tear your heart out and dissect it before you have a chance for love at first sight. Most men would gladly give  their hearts. Shame for them, Most men aren’t her type. I’m the exception.