“Has anyone told you,” he said, “that you’re gorgeous when you fight?” The words knocked her off-balance, like a boot catching on uneven ground. She stumbled, for just a second, and in that second, he swung. Her dagger came up at the last moment, but it was close, beautifully close, the two blades shivering against her throat. For once, Lila scowled. For once, Kell smiled.
