“In time.”
She sighed. “Casualties?”
“A couple of guys were injured, but no deaths.”
“Good. That’s good. How’d you take the news?”
“What do you mean?” I hedged.
“I mean, did you look for an underground illegal fighting arena, or did you just walk the streets?”
“Streets.”
“Sasha,” she said with a sigh.
“I’m fine, Quinn. I was with Dimitri. He had my back.”
“When I see you next, will you be sporting a black eye?”
“And a split lip. And my ribs will be sore. You’ll have to fuck me gently.”
She let out a chuckle. “I shouldn’t reward bad behavior.”
“Wish you were here.” I pitched my voice lower. “I always want a hard fuck after a hard fight.”
“Might I introduce you to your left hand?” she suggested.
“Keep your phone on you,” I commanded. “Once I’m supine I’ll be calling you back.”
“Is it wrong that I love how you come to me all angry and full of adrenaline after you fight? It’s like you’re a primeval beast.”
“You’re not helping me battle my lust, Quinn.”
She snorted. “Good.”
“Are you staying alone in that big castle we just bought?”
“Yeah. It’s lonely without you here.”
“There is a solution.”
“Get a dog while you’re gone?”
“Go to Barrett’s.”
She fell silent.
“What, Quinn? What is it?”
“She’s hiding something, and I don’t like it.”
“So, go over there and confront her.”
“I can do that?” she asked in surprise.
“Of course, you can do that.”
“Doesn’t that go against your whole,trust her to tell you when she’s ready,thing?”
