It was Devin's turn to frown a bit. "Didn't Brenda call you?"

Kathryn waved her hand dismissively. "She said some nonsense about you not being available, but really, darling, we both know that's not true."

Devin sighed, just a bit, then said. "It is."

"It is what?"

"True."

She gave him a narrow look. "Did someone else already buy your services tonight, because I can top whatever they've offered..."

"No buying. No paying. I'm not in the business anymore."

Kathryn gave a short laugh. "You're joking. People like you just don't quit. You're too good..."

He arched an eyebrow, cool and withdrawn. "People like me?"

"You need this as much as I want it," she hissed a little.

"No."

"Yes."

"Not from you." The words were out before he could stop them, remember his promise to play nice.

She paled a bit and her hand hit his cheek with a very loud crack."