The Fae wore an immaculate charcoal gray suit with a silver tie and white shirt. His long hair was tied back at the nape of his neck and his expression reminded Vadim of a purring cat. “Where were you all weekend?” Alexei fluttered his eyelashes. “Having fun. Why?” “No particular reason.” Vadim sat back in his chair and studied his partner. “It would be nice if you’d let me know your plans in future.” “You’re not my mother.” Alexei took a seat at the table. “No, but I am your superior on this assignment and I need to be able to get in touch with you.” “If you’d really needed me, I would’ve heard you.” Vadim thought back to those frantic moments in the elevator. “I’m not so sure about that.” “What’s up?” Alexei asked. “Don’t you start saying that,”
