"The more I hear of Smallville, the more glad I am that you are here and not there. I can't imagine getting used to such things." It never occurred to Anatoly that people could (and did) say the same thing about his own life as a grandmaster.

He kissed her forehead and ran his fingers through her hair again, unable to resist touching the soft curls. The opportunity for this was fleeting, and he wanted to make the most of it.