“That's the last thing I want to do right now.'

'Do you have better ideas?' He stepped closer, the heat and scent of him reaching me. 'I know I do.'

My gaze shot to him. 'If you're suggesting what I think you are, I am going to stab you in the heart again.'

Casteel's eyes flashed a warm honey. 'Don't tempt me with empty promises.'

'You are so twisted.'

'Alastir was right. I do take after my father when it comes to women with sharp objects,' he said.

'I don't care.”