“I know exactly what you and Leonty were doing,” I snap, forcing him into silence. “How reassuring it is to know that my men aren’t afraid of grunt work. I’m sure those bellinis you were guzzling made you so much more effective at your duties.”
“Wait—are you pissed at us?” Leonty asks, finally catching on.
Shura squares his jaw. “You tasked us with watching Natalia. That’s what we’re doing.”
“If I remember correctly, you weren’t appointed to her security detail.”
“No, but I do oversee it. In any case, I had a free evening and, if I remember correctly, I can spend my free time however I choose.”
“Fine.” I turn on Leonty. “What the f**k is your excuse?”
“Listen, Andrey,” he starts, “I don’t want you to think I’m slacking. I appreciate that you went to bat for me with Viktor. I’m not ab
