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344 pages, Paperback
Published October 24, 2025
"You've had precious few allies in your life, haven't you?" His voice is softer now, almost gentle. I look away, uncomfortable with his perception. "I manage." "Yes," he says thoughtfully. "You strike me as someone who has always managed, no matter the cost. Perhaps now you might consider the novel concept of thriving, not just surviving."
"Look at his name, for fuck's sake!" I bellow. "Villeneuve? It even sounds evil. And you know what else? Evil has a 'V.' So does Villeneuve."
Micah blinks. "I thought you meant because it sounds like villain."
I throw up my hands. "That, too!"
"I have an IUD. It's okay," I pant.
Sean freezes. "Do we uh, need to call the bomb squad?"