“Is this a relationship, then?” “Every partnership is.” Seong-Jae lofted one black dash of a brow. “You hardly seem the expert on partnerships.” “Ha fucking ha.” Malcolm snorted. “I’ve had partners in the past.” “Did something happen, to make you so vehemently against them?” “Seong-Jae?” “Yes?” Malcolm leaned over enough to nudge him with his elbow. “Remember what I said about knowing when to stop?” “Yes.”

