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“I have some good news for you,” Viper said as he stepped into Kharem’s office. The man threw himself into one of the chairs by the window, letting out a grunt. “A drink would be nice, though.”
Kharem bit back his anger. Viper treated this place like he owned it, and with good reason. The people might see Kharem as their Head-of-Council, but he followed the instructions Viper passed on from Authority. Regardless of appearances, Kharem was nothing but a lackey. Just as he was with Garrick. Just as he was with Genna.
But Kharem poured a couple of drinks anyway.
Viper took a sip. “Ah, a fine choice. Chilled to perfection.”
“You mentioned how you preferred it last time.”
“Did I? I can’t rightly recall.”
Kharem smiled, let him play his little game. “So what’s the news?”
Viper
