Giving credit where it was due, Nick knew that Sean Renard was not blind. And not a complete fool. His sense was sometimes clouded by ambition. But even he would eventually notice that there was something going on between Nick and Adalind.

Renard suspected that Nick knew about the wesen world, somehow, though he had never given any indication of it before. He wondered if Nick had snuck around and found a way to investigate those that might pose a threat. Maybe finding out who would be the potential enemy or ally.

Realizing he needed to rethink how he approached Nick and handled working with a grimm. He decided to try to persuade Nick to believe that they were better off working on the same side.

When Renard found out that Nick had broken up with his longtime girlfriend and was now single, it gave him an idea to use Adalind to seduce Nick, eventually convincing him to work for the half royal on off the record business.

Grimm

Renard showed up at Adalind's law firm and requested to see her under the guise of just wanting to check in with a witness to an officer involved shooting.

Given that Adalind was the only one there when Burkhardt killed the mellifer leader, it would seem like the logical thing for both humans and wesen.

"I noticed that you and Nick seemed a little cozy during the mellifer case." Sean said when he entered her office and locked the door.

"What of it?" Adalind asked with suspicion.

"That might work in our favor. A grimm on our side would be a great advantage in gaining power."

"You want me to seduce a grimm! Do you really think a grimm would be interested in being with a hexenbiest?"

"I know Burkhardt. He is one of the most open minded and least judgmental people I've ever met. He also happens to be a soft touch. He can't help himself. He has to come to the rescue of anyone who needs saving. You and I both know he has to protect someone he sees as innocent. All you need to do is play up the scared little girl routine and he'll be eager to be your knight in shining armor. And if that doesn't work you could always give him a zaubertrank."

"He's a grimm. A zaubertrank might not even work on him."

"Then you'll just have to rely on your feminine charms. I doubt that will be too difficult for you."

Grimm

"So Sean Renard suggested I seduce you. And if you weren't receptive to my feminine charms, I should use my hexenbiest ones and slip you an infatuation potion." Adalind's irritation with the bastard prince grew as she relayed the story to the grimm." You were right. He essentially sees me as a pawn in his bid for power. Practically wants me to prostitute myself in order to get him what he wants. The sad thing is I might have gone along with it had you not pointed out to me how twisted it was. I was so blindly devoted to him."

"I'm sorry that your heart has been broken. But I'm glad I was able to stop you from doing something I am certain you would regret later." Nick said sincerely.

He hated seeing her upset, but knew it was necessary. Making her see how toxic Sean Renard was would help the two of them move to their happy life together without having to deal with all of the drama caused because of Sean being able to manipulate Adalind and get her to do anything for him by taking advantage of her love for him.

"Although I have to admit, it might be fun to be on the receiving end of your feminine charms." Nick added with a boyish grin.

Appearing to take his comment as a joke, Adalind rolled her eyes. But inside she wondered if maybe Nick might be open to pursuing a more amorous and intimate relationship.

Adalind would freely admit that Nick was a very attractive man. She often yearned to run her fingers through his hair and thought about how nice it would be to be wrapped in his arms.

The more she thought about it, the more Adalind was intrigued about the possibility of being a grimm's mate.

It would seem like such an impossible match. But what if it turned out to be a perfect one?

Adalind decided to actually put in the thought and effort to seduce Nick.

Not because Renard wanted her to but because she wanted to know if her prince charming was not a half royal but a grimm.

Adalind decided to invite Nick to her home for dinner.

She prided herself on her bolognese. And felt it would be very useful in helping her determine if Nick would be interested in a romantic relationship with her.

Also priding herself on her cunning, Adalind would make Nick believe that the dinner was meant as a thank you for saving her from the mellifer attack.

By all appearances, it would just be a casual dinner between friends.

After all, it wasn't Adalind's fault that Italian food was considered ideal for a romantic date.

Grimm

"It's my way of saying thank you." Adalind repeated to Nick as she set down the plates of spaghetti bolognese.

"Did you put a zaubertrank in this?" He joked.

She gave him a pointed look to show she was not amused.

"If I was going to put one in, it would be for you to be obsessed with vegetables. Seriously, the amount of junk food you eat."

Nick laughed. "You and Monroe have the same mind."

"When do I get to meet this blutbad friend of yours?"

"Soon. I talked with him earlier today and he suggested we all meet up at the farmers market the day after tomorrow. I remember saying you were planning to go. And since it's my day off, it seemed like the perfect plan."

Adalind smiled and a soft blush fell on her cheeks. "I didn't realize you were paying attention to my schedule."

"It's hard not to. Everything about you interests me."

Grimm

With his gift of reading people, it was very obvious to Nick that Adalind had decided to seduce him. His instincts told him that she was being genuine with her interest.

She was subtle about her seduction. She was testing his reaction first. That was part of how Nick knew it was real. She was testing the waters. Trying to see if he was receptive to her more covert attempts at seduction before advancing to the more obvious techniques.

Instead of her power lawyer attire, she wore a sheer blue floral dress that hugged her waist and flowed around her legs, giving her a softer appearance.

Instead of her hair being pin strait, it was fuller and slightly wavy.

Nick wanted so badly to bury his hands in her hair and kiss her senseless.

He made it very clear he was interested. He did not hide his admiration of her or look away when she caught him staring at her as they cleaned up together after they finished their meal.

"Are you checking me out?" She kept her voice light and teasing, in case she was wrong.

Nick wanted to assure her she was not wrong. "Of course. You're an incredibly attractive woman."

"For a hexenbiest, you mean." Adalind asked with hopeful caution.

Nick moved closer to her. "I mean, you are a sexy, beautiful, intelligent woman and if I had any less self control my hands would be all over you by now and my mouth would be too busy tasting you to form words."

Adalind visibly shivered. She was becoming more aroused with every word he said and every step closer he got to her.

Once they were close enough, neither one could resist closing the last remaining distance and going in for a kiss.

For Nick, it felt like he was finally where he belonged. He was finally home.

For Adalind, it felt like her blood was on fire and her bones were melting. If the grimm could kiss like that, she couldn't wait to get him into her bed.