Darius raised an eyebrow, looking scornful. "It's not about whether you can and want to tolerate me; it's that you have to. After all, I can end your life anytime, and you won't be able to fight back."

Bennett let out a disparaging laugh. "Fine! I remember you've been practicing some sort of secret art from the East, and I think there's a saying from there that means something like fools rush in where angels fear to tread, but a fool remains a fool no matter what!" His eyes were bloodshot with