“Let’s enjoy it while it lasts. If neither of us has a heart, no one gets hurt, right?”

“You know my weakness… but I don’t know yours.”

“Then I’ll make it clear: Rarith. Does that ease your mind, so you can play without feeling like you’re being played?”

“Rarith Clifford?”

“No, Rarith, my mistress.”

“No way there’s two people with that name!” I laughed, unable to hold it in.

“Wanna bet?”

“Would you introduce me to your mistress?” ...