Chapter 3: Conversations in a River Nikoloz shoved at his partner, rolling out from underneath him. Vincent stayed on his belly, resting his head on his hands, and grinned. “Change your mind about that helping hand?” he asked. “I will admit it was more satisfactory than pleasuring myself. Do not expect me to leap into your bed, however. The deal was only if you cannot locate a suitable bed partner while we are on a mission.” Vincent raised one eyebrow. “What if I think you are a suitable bed partner…partner?” God forbid. “Mne nasrat, chto ty dumaesh. You have plenty of willing females sniffing after you. Perhaps even some males that I have not spotted. I will ‘help’ you out if necessary, and that is all it will be.” “Perhaps.” Vincent rolled onto his side and propped his head up with

