Chapter 140

"Not at all," Levi said. "I'm simply reminding you that Hedon is safe and whole, and cannot be expanded anymore. Abraham was most forthcoming, including where all the entrances and exits are around the world."

"You told Levi about Abraham?" the Queen said to me.

"No. I swear." I was so discombobulated under her glower that I'd forgotten all about the existence of my armor and was half-hidden behind Levi, using him as a shield.

"She didn't need to." Levi tugged me out to stand beside him. "Abraham was registered in my territory. Did you really think I'd overlook the presence of one of the original architects of Hedon? Oh, and he's under my protection now. Help me or I'll make life very difficult for you."

I don't know what Levi's problem was that he'd conjured up that more formidable version of himself back at Harbour Center, because right now he was pretty damn impressive.

Even the Queen reappraised him with a cool glance. "I could seal us off."