Alexei made a noncommittal noise. Then he cocked a brow at Sascha. “You know, there are legitimate branches of the family business you could take part in.” “Psh.” Sascha waved a hand. “As if Ivan would let me.” Alexei leaned forward, looking surprisingly eager. “Then make him let you. So you’ve been powerless before? You’re not anymore. You have an actual demon at your disposal, Sascha. One that looks at you like you’re his precious fucking treasure.”
