House Hydra: Ashton & Barclay & Open
Barclay grinned. So suspicious, this Ashton. "Because even a powerful witch can be surprised. I'm the sort of witch that needs planning and preparation to be strong, so I can be easily blind-sided. I like to have an ace up my sleeve. And you, my princess-kidnapping friend, are one hell of an ace."
He put one hand on Ashton's shoulder. "And really, I don't think you realize how much me mocking you is worth to me."