Despite his best efforts, Anatoly couldn't repress a flush at the sight of that wicked smile. He'd been aware of Guy's flirtatious ways before, of course, but he'd hardly allowed himself to register it. Now, he had no excuse not to notice and if he was brutally honest, no desire not to.

"Only a few? Really, I'm surprised and shocked," he couldn't help but tease, not entirely sure what he thought he was doing.