“She’d never let anyone else harm me,” Robin corrected with a grimace.
“My mother, on the other hand, is much nicer when she’s allowed to forget I exist.” Harper crossed his legs at the knee and lifted his martini in salute to The Lady. “No thanks.”
“Yes, well, your families aren’t my favorites, either, darlings. That’s why I’m here.” The Lady fixed her gaze on Venkat again, holding him there, expectant. “Come on, little one, what do you say? I can guarantee your safety and that of your guardian.”
It seemed ridiculous, honestly. She was one of the most powerful people—supernatural people he’d ever even heard of. She could have anyone she wanted play her parties. He had to double check that, “You want me?”
“We have thralls of course. And I have a few other immortal entertainers that are
