From Inside the Grey House:
“I gave him a copy, but this is in notes and shorthand I’m familiar with. After I gave him a copy, he sent Julia to tell me he couldn’t even read the notes. Vincent,” she gave him a terrified look, “I don’t want anyone under my protection to die.”
Vincent’s left hand went to his chin to curl in front of his mouth. He took a good look at Natalia, reassessing his woman, trying not to draw attention to her choice of words. He narrowed his eyes at her, then nodded. “All right, Natalia. Come to bed when you’re done.”