“For a moment, I was captivated as I studied them side by side. My mother: the p…”

“Sage.” He laughed. “I’m into anything, so long as you’re with me.”

“Whoa, Dimitri," I said, tossing my bag on the floor. "I realize this is actuall…”

“Despite his cynical exterior, he had a good heart-and Lissa owned most of it.”