“You’re not going to have any more luck killing me now than you have at any point in the past, Bayard,” Kaine said. “Lose any more limbs, and you won’t be much protection for that little Principate of yours.” Lila gave a snarl like a wildcat, looking ready to tear out Kaine’s eyes. “Stop, both of you,” said Helena, furious that they’d managed to ruin the reunion in less than a minute.
