Wynton was hysterical, but James merely shrugged. “Wynton, they say the last act people do before they die is to be kind. I see none of that in you, and you lost to me.”

“And so what?” Wynton roared. “You’re just luckier than me, James! You have a Yin governor as your wife, and she has your back all the time! You would never have come this far otherwise!”

James smiled. “Keep going.”

“I know you don’t want to owe me any favors.” Wynton glared at him angrily. “You gave me three free attacks to