I followed along because really, it was hard to say no to Dimitri Belikov about anything.

Did Belikov bend the rules of time and space to get here so fast? He can do that, right?

Dimitri Belikov had arrived.

Adrian, I'm on a date. Why are you here? On my car?

Being charming is my hobby.

So,” I said at last, staring at my hands. “How’s, uh, your car?”

“I left it out on the street. Figured it’ll be fine there while I’m gone.