Chapter 15

Valian asked the question, driven by a sense of exploration, reluctant memories and the emotions that accompanied them, but she almost immediately regretted it.

She managed to embarrass this man.

She realized how her behavior and words were inadmissible in this situation.

"To Hell!" the voice whispered so quietly that it could be taken for thoughts. "It's all because of him!"

No one ever wants to be humiliated, no matter how charming the interlocutor may be and no matter how impeccably polite, sweet and innocent he may present his words.

"Maybe it will still work?" - sounded inside, pricking his temple with his barely audible whisper.

He will...