Kiko did not look forward to Dom’s opinion of the situation. So when he opened the door to the truck he tossed the book on the dash and decided to take the initiative. “This doesn’t sway me, Dom.” “I didn’t say that.” Dom slammed the door as he got in; Kiko paused, not starting the engine. “Sander’s clearly being manipulative.” “What I care is if it’s working. What was your favorite book in high school, Lord of the Rings?” He grabbed up the book before Kiko could respond. “Collected Sherlock Holmes?” Kiko shrugged, started the truck. “Surprised? I have an entire shelf of Doyle, not just the Holmes stories.” Dom tossed the book back on the dash as Kiko turned out of the Yolks on You lot. “You really don’t read at all, do you? How many months have you been living with me and you never

