Chapter 6The king’s pet? Conri took in the tense muscles, breathed through the intensifying scent of fear, and wanted to kill a king. He didn’t know which king, but the need to slaughter him burned in his chest.
“I’ll pay you.”
“What?” Nick’s eyes were wide, his face pale.
“To be my consultant. I’ll pay you. We can draw up a contract.”
Nick shook his head. “I know nothing about these sorts of things, Conri.”
“Not true. We need to find out who the body is, what kind of DNA they have, how long the person has been dead, and…lots of things, I guess.” Conri yawned. “But first we need some sleep. Come on.” He stood.
“I’m not sleeping with you.”
Conri took a deep breath and did his best to look harmless. “You don’t have to sleep with me, but I only have one bed.”
“You want me in your bed?
