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but laugh. It did sound crazy. In his mind they had more of a relationship than in reality, he supposed. Months of her haunting his dreams must have clouded his judgment. Katie had been in love with another man who now had gotten her into serious hot water. An impromptu surfing date seemed out of place for sure. "Well, when you put it like that, I can see why you think it's a little odd."
    Katie didn't answer. They drove the rest of the way to her apartment in silence. Her building looked impressive from the outside. Several floors of condo style apartments with balconies facing the beach were built above a series of high end clothing and décor shops. The building had its own parking garage that Kaiden turned into.
    "This is a nice place. I haven't been down in this area much. I had no idea how developed it had become."
    "What are you doing?" Katie motioned to the garage as he pulled in.
    "Parking."
    "No need. I can find my own way."
    "I have no doubt of that; however, I would like to assess the damage done to your property by those 'commandos' you keep referring to."
    Katie shrugged. "Whatever floats your boat."
    As soon as he parked the truck, Katie jumped out and started toward the elevator. Kaiden kept stride while still giving her some space. When the elevator doors opened, he stepped in beside her and stood without speaking, arms crossed over his chest. Katie watched the numbers light up as the elevator climbed but didn't acknowledge Kaiden at all.
    They arrived at the seventh floor with a ding of a bell. The doors slid open and Katie walked away still giving him the cold shoulder. Kaiden smiled and followed her down the hall until she stopped in front of one of the doors.
    "There's actually a boot print on it." Kaiden laughed.
    Katie threw her hands on her hips and glared at him. "This is so not funny. The management company is going to make me pay for this you know."
    "Don't worry, I'll get someone over here to fix it on the agency's tab."
    "Hmpf…I'd say that's the least you can do," Katie grumbled as she pushed the door open and stepped inside.
    Kaiden let out a long, low whistle. The entire place was in shambles. Drawers had been dumped, cushions tossed on the floor, and furniture turned over.
    "Did our guys do this too?" Kaiden asked.
    "No."
    "Someone tossed your place."
    "Thank you, Mr. Obvious. I don't know how I would have figured that out without your crack investigative skills."
    Kaiden walked further in the room as he pulled out his cell phone. "Someone was looking for something."
    "Again, thanks for stating the obvious." Katie looked absolutely overwhelmed as she turned and examined her apartment. "I can't imagine what they were looking for."
    "I'm calling the police. We need to report this break in."
    "No. Don't. It doesn't look like anything is missing."
    A crash sounded in the bedroom. Katie looked at Kaiden with fear in her eyes. "Someone is still here."
    He held a finger to his lips telling her to be quiet as he grabbed his gun from the ankle holster he wore under his tuxedo pants. Katie nodded and moved into the kitchen, out of sight of the bedroom.
    Kaiden inched his way to the door and stopped to listen. There was definite movement in the room beyond. Taking a deep breath, he kicked the door wide open. A loud thunk sounded from the bedroom.
    "Federal agent! Drop your weapon!" he called out but it wasn't necessary. The man was knocked out cold in a pile of satin and silk.
    "What the…?" Katie stood behind him peering at the guy on the floor. "That's my lingerie! What was he doing in my underwear drawer?"
    Kaiden studied the pinks and purples and blues with curiosity. Katie obviously liked sexy lingerie and he liked that.
    "Looking for something."
    "Again with the obvious. Is he a panty thief?"
    "I don't think so. Panty thieves don't usually carry guns." Kaiden kicked a handgun away from the form on the floor. He pulled out his cell phone and dialed 911.
    "This is federal agent Kaiden James. I need