"I told you to stay put in the car, didn't I?" Violet paced in front of me, suddenly seeming taller.
"But I found the memory card that probably has evidence you can use..."
"Nobody asked what you found. This is my case, which means I'm the boss."
Usually I got the vibes from Violet that she enjoyed the back and forth, appreciating people who have the courage to fight back. But tonight she expected compliance, determined to defeat me. So I hung my head apologetically. "I'm sorry."
She raised her eyebrows, impressed (or skeptical?) that I'd given in so quickly. "What are we going to do about this? Gabe would be pissed to know you almost fucked up my investigation. I don't think you want me to tell him."
My head shot up as I shivered at the idea of the verbal lashing he'd give me — just the harshness in Gabe's tone could bring me to tears. And would he suspect the reason I'd broken in? "Noo, I definitely don't..."
"Then I guess I'll have to spank you to teach you a lesson."
I blushed and looked away, only having half-expected her to actually suggest that. It was that stupid toppy mood she'd been in since spanking Molly. "I've learned my lesson, I promise. You don't have to... do that. It would be so embarrassing."
"You deserve to be embarrassed. You're lucky they didn't catch us!" She sat down on the couch. "Are you going to get over my lap or should I call Gabe?"