"No," Liam said immediately.
Arik's mouth curved in a wider grin.
"No," Liam repeated, more firmly. "I reject that sentence."
"Everyone heard you."
Liam glanced toward the attendants.
Every face lowered with such disciplined speed that it became obvious they had heard every word.
Rubis appeared to be studying a particular section of marble with religious devotion.
"They heard nothing," Liam decided.
Mezos made a strangled sound.
Liam pointed at him without looking away from Arik. "You heard less than nothing."
"I am attempting to erase it from my memory."
"Attempt harder."
"I have suffered significant ether trauma."
Kamal stepped away from him. "Do not involve Nuria's medical resources in this."
Arik's smile deepened.
