She rested her hand briefly on his shoulder. He shifted but didn’t flinch at all.
“You’re done,” she said quietly as she finished wrapping the bandages and helped him with his shirt.
He said nothing, just stood and poured himself another drink.
She packed up her bag, heading for the door. Usually the necrothrall opened it as soon as she was near, but tonight it remained closed.
She stood waiting for a moment before finally looking back towards Kaine, standing by the bar. “I never got around to training you, did I, Marino?”
Her mouth went dry. The room around her was suddenly very present.
She’d known that once Kaine began to feel better, he’d find it necessary to remind her that he was in charge. He so obviously hated feeling vulnerable around anyone. He’d feel the need to put her ba
