Chapter 62 His Only

• "Yes." We both answered her at the same time. Ivan met eyes with me and we had that communication for an instant, but then turned it off just as quickly in the next instant. That conversation was for another time. This was social.
• "Close to killing him!" I smirked at Brynne. "No, seriously, I keep him alive and tolerate his many annoyances, and Ivan is dutifully grateful, isn't that right, Ivan?"
• "I suppose... it's better than wanting me dead," he answered. Brynne laughed. "Who wants you dead, Ivan?"