Sashkia's mouth fell open. For a moment, she could only stare at him, wondering whether he had just made another joke or whether his understanding of acceptable behaviour had deteriorated considerably since acquiring a mate. He had moved from threatening to kidnap a forbidden woman to discussing it with Cixi as though he were asking permission to purchase a new car.
"You are unbelievable!" Sashkia exclaimed. "I am going to warn Cixi myself."
"Good." Cassian's grin widened, displaying an unusually cheerful expression that was almost worth capturing on camera. "You will save me the trouble of explaining it to her."
Sashkia stared at him in disbelief, realising that she had somehow managed to turn her threat into a favour.
"How is Cixi managing an insufferable Don?" Sashkia spoke with a tired resignation, as if she no longer had the energy to pursue the topic.
