“I confess to wanting to strangle you sometimes,” she said, lightening her tone. He gave her a sly smile that heated her core. “Let’s save those experiments for a moment a little more private, shall we?” She blushed, and couldn’t remember the last time she’d done so. “Are you flirting with me in the face of certain peril, my liege?” He leaned closer. “I’ve found it the most advantageous time to flirt with you, Ex. Sharp.”
