And there it is. He has been angling for this the entire conversation. He assumes he’s led me to theconclusion subtly, but I know Maxim. I’ve always been able to predict his next move. “I can agree to that,” I say coolly. “Just you and me. No weapons. And no men. We come alone.” “Isaak—” Bogdan interrupts, but I hold up my hand. He falls into silence immediately, but I can tellhe’s not happy about this agreement. “I’ll contact you with the details of the meeting shortly.” The line goes dead a second later. But I’m still tense. Still raging inside. The conversation got away from me for a moment there in away I did not like. It’s my own f*****g fault. “Give me the room. Leave the girl.” Bogdan drops his hands immediately. He’s the first one out, followed by Lachlan and Vlad. I notic

