Rhys said, “And what about training your other … gifts?” Through the rising steam from the tub, I said, “I think you and I would shred each other to bits.” “Oh, we most definitely will.” He leaned against the bathing room threshold. “But it wouldn’t be fun otherwise. Consider our training now officially part of your work requirements with me.” A jerk of the chin. “Go ahead—try to get past my shields.”

