“How many times did he try to brand you?” He thought he saw a flicker of surprise at the question. James’s voice dripped with amusement at Will’s presumed naiveté. “I didn’t count.” “You said it hurt.” Another flicker. “Good memory.” “You’re more powerful than Simon. Why let him?” “Are you jealous?” said James. “He liked the idea of his name on me.” “It’s not his name,” said Will. He felt the exact moment when he got James’s full attention. It was like a snap, James suddenly present. Will thought, There you are.
