“I don’t know about you two, but I need a shower,” Kara said as she stood up. “Yep,” Stella said, popping the ‘p’. “I definitely need to cool off.” She sucked in a breath and then hurried on. “I mean clean off. I need to clean off.” Heather couldn’t help it. She threw her head back and laughed. “I’m pretty sure we all heard you say cool off, as in you’re hot and bothered.” “Heather.” Stella growled. “Would it happen to be the yummy, Italian accent getting you all dirty minded?” “Holy hell, Kara, put some duct tape over her mouth,” Stella huffed as she grabbed Heather’s arm and practically dragged her up the stairs. “I’m sure Ciro would be more than happy to help cool you down and then clean you up.” She should shut up, she really should, but Stella was straight cursing a blind stre

