“Oh,” you moan in ecstasy. She was looking at me and just then Vivek decided he wanted to kiss me. I’m bored. And I tell you what I will do to anyone who wants to separate us. “You know,” I said conversationally, “I’ve changed my mind. You can’t possibly still be on the rag, she said, but suit yourself, I’ll get some wine, we can sit and watch sexy films on the telly, don’t tell me you don’t want to do that. It’s not important anyway.” I turned back to him. I forgot the bloke’s name the moment I heard it. But I’d nothing for them. Her words hit me like a blow, a harder blow than I’d felt in longer than I remember, when she said she’d missed me and was looking over town for me. It was beautiful. And, obviously, since I’m still here, I’ve always won.”
“I’m not a Hunter,” he said, “but we know all about your skill at fighting or evading them.