Fated Blades (Kinsmen, #3)

by Ilona Andrews

Matias stared at her as if she had sprouted a second head. “What?” “The New Delphi Spaceport Customs crew leader owes you a favor because you remembered that his father likes Conuvian pottery.” “Yes, I make sure to send a piece every year on his birthday. They are a nice family.” “The assistant immigration court clerk loves you because you helped him smuggle in a foo foo dog for his wife.” “It is an Albine Needlehair Spaniel. They’re fierce.” “All seven kilos of them.” “Small dog, big heart.” “The OTC chief cracked a file open for you because you got her and her husband an artist to paint a wall in their provincial home.” “Valina is very busy, and she rarely takes commissions. My mother helped her get her start, and our family is fortunate enough to support her art ever since.” Matias leaned forward. “And now the Davenports may owe you a favor, because you introduced them to a renowned psychiatrist who just happens to have two children with the Tarim mutation and who might save their marriage.” She hadn’t realized he was paying attention when she mentioned Olivia’s name. “You looked her up. It’s not nice to eavesdrop.”