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learning the words of an enemy was as important as learning the words of a friend.
But the truth was Laurent had looked at him like that from the first moment he had laid eyes on him.
“I don’t share your craven habit of hitting only those who cannot hit back, and I take no pleasure in hurting those weaker than myself.”
“He looks combative, but he’s really very docile and adoring,” said Laurent, “like a puppy.”
“He asked about . . . what happened in the gardens. Then he warned me. About last night.”
“More handsome than the Prince of Akielos?”
I can’t . . . protect you, as I am now.”
“If I’d bedded you, you’d know it.”
Damen wasn’t sure why it rankled so much now.