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Arthur had been in London for the past two weeks, and Ariadne had been hiding out in Paris, dodging her friends and her handler. But Miles was CIA, too, and he'd been at this a lot longer than she - she'd never be able to keep everything from him.

"That you're sleeping with him isn't what has me concerned," he said, his voice low and gruff-sounding over the phone. "If that's what you needed to do to gain his complete trust, then that's your job. But I know you. You have feelings for him."

"No, it's not like that," she said, frustrated. "He's not the big fish here, Miles. There's something else going on. I think we should extend him an offer of immunity - I think he'd be willing to help."

"There is no evidence of any grand dreamshare conspiracies, despite your unpleasant experience at the hands of this... Quentin's goons. He's probably just a rival. Keep your eye on Arthur, that's your job. And be careful. You're already in this up to your neck. Remember who you are and why you're there. You know how charming he can be."

Ariadne frowned. "I know. I'll be okay. Don't worry."

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She returned the kiss, but without much enthusiasm. "So you'll be in town for a while, then?"

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"For two weeks," he replied.

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"Then where to? Don't tell me you have a job that you took without me."

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He grinned. "My little sister's birthday, actually."

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"Oh. I didn't realize you had any family."

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"It's not something I advertise."

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"No, I imagine not. How old is she?"

Having family didn't change the fact that he was a criminal. Didn't change the fact that he needed to go to jail for his crimes, she reminded herself.

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"She's turning twenty-one," he answered.

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"Oh, that's a big one. Is she in school or anything?"

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"She is. She's pre-med."

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"Wow, that's awesome. Good for her."

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He nodded. "So you'll be busy today then," he said as he stood up.

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"Yeah. Yeah, I'll be busy. For a while this afternoon. Maybe we can do something tonight. I'll call you." She nodded firmly.

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"Sure." He bent down and kissed her again, his lips moving slowly against hers before lifting his head and smiling at her.

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It wasn't fair, what his mouth could do to her. She found herself responding to the kiss like always, despite being so upset and confused. "Later," she murmured firmly, giving him a little smile and nudging him towards the door.

He was way too good at this.

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"Okay, okay." He smirked and turned to the door. "Bye Ariadne."

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"Bye," she said, waiting until the door closed behind him to lock it.

She needed to get out of the damn dress.