"Yes, we rule the between of all things. There are even places considered to be in-between which lie on both Seelie and Unseelie land. Little spots where we might find sanctuary if we were to need it," he said. "It really spits off the other kingdoms."

"Spits off?" I frowned and then chuckled as I caught his meaning. "You mean it pisses them off?"

"Ah, yes." Keir laughed with me. "Human speech can be tricky, but your mother tried to teach me general expressions so that ...