The Study of Poisons (The Study Chronicles: Valek's Adventures Book 1)

by Maria V. Snyder

“You don’t do subtle.” “I’m too old for subtle.”

Oh, and try to keep the noise down. You sound like a panicked moose crashing through the woods,” Ari chided.

He realized he’d been enjoying her company in the evenings far too much. Which was a surprise since it was all rather…domestic. They chatted about their day. Yelena discussed the progress on her research, and she asked him questions about fighting and self-defense. He sought her advice on a few personnel problems and minor investigations. How had that become the highlight of his day? This love stuff was strange.