"That is true," Jezebel said; if Radu truly wanted, he could hide in a thousand different places throughout London, with much more freedom to roam. But he stayed close to Jezebel, and for that he was grateful.

He let his loose hand run along Radu's side and onto his hip. With a small grin, he said, "For now, though, I can't say I mind having you only a stone's throw away every sunset."