Then her face smooths. “Probably for the best. As it is, I didn’t have a lot of time to plan. Riggingsome speakers up in the walls was the best I could manage. Another day or two and I would havepoisoned the cake or pumped carbon monoxide through the vents.”
A shiver moves down my spine. Nikolai’s hand presses to my back before he engages her. “Someoneis feeling confident. Considering how badly your last plan failed, I’m not sure where you’re findingthe will to go on. But good for you.”
“You’re not sure where I’m finding the will?” Xena scoffs. “You backed out of our deal anddisrespected me to be with another woman. A woman who, by the way, betrayed you. She was my spyfor weeks. Truthfully, I don’t know where you are finding the will to carry on. It’s embarrassing. Yououg
