Listen, you mind if I take a T.O. and check in for a sec,” he interjected.

V’s diamond eyes narrowed. “With who?”

Right on cue, John jumped in, asking about the Hummer and its rehab plan—like somebody waving a torch in front of a T. rex to redirect it. As V started talking about the SUV’s future as lawn sculpture, Qhuinn nearly blew a kiss at his buddy.

Author: J.R. Ward