13. Temptation
"I'm getting a manicure later," she said evenly.

He frowned, imagining the damage her claws could do to-- Hale cleared his throat, avoiding eye contact.

"I hardly see the season to. Your claws look healthy enough."

"I don't want to scratch you--"

"I do," the words came out quickly, almost cutting her off.

Meela blinked a few times, then let out a bubbling laugh, "Ooooff. Dude." She turned her hand and scratched along the front of his lapel, then his shirt. Her claw caught on a silver button, his breath hitched at the motion. "Noted."