Nita turned to Kovit. “He did this to you, and you didn’t warn me?” “No, he invited us to chat over dinner, picked a beachside restaurant, and suggested we all go swimming together.” Kovit’s voice was deadpan. “It wasn’t funny then, either.” The kelpie continued laughing. “Oh, it was priceless. I still remember that moment of horror on your face. Your life flashing before your eyes. It was beautiful.”
