Chapter 3
“What now?” He didn’t seem to be able to speak pleasantly. He hadn’t meant to snap again.
“Just checking if there is anything you need, sir.”
Milo peered up and could see Grange behind him. “You look ridiculous upside down,” he said and felt glad when the wariness in those blue eyes melted away into a smile.
“So do you.”
It was hardly the comment a servant made to a master, but Milo couldn’t care. He felt his mouth twitch. “Well don’t just stand there, get me up.”
“Do you want to go in the chair?”
“No, I bloody well don’t.”
“Do you want to swim?”
Milo gasped as he was pulled back up to a sitting position and his muscles protested. “Don’t be ridiculous.”
“What’s ridiculous? Can’t you swim?”
Milo stared. “I do not appreciate sarcasm at my expense. Desist.”