sayyidi: I do believe every man here is currently reassessing his notion of beauty.” Despina was right. He is such a consummate flirt. “Stop it.” Shahrzad flushed, glaring at Jalal’s arrogant mien. “Now, that . . . ruins nothing,” Jalal said. “At last, we agree on something.” Khalid spoke to Jalal, though his eyes lingered on Shahrzad.

