Caesar blinked, his expression blank.
He could not take his eyes off her, completely able to see the burning hatred and pain in her pupils. It was not just in her eyes, but her voice as well.
Her emotions affected him due to the mating bond and he didn't like it at all.
But of course, he wouldn't just agree to her request too easily, even though he'd already made up his mind.
So, he shook his head, averting his gaze from her to the lighter in his grip.
"Your deal is a catch, but it's still a huge risk. You're an enemy regardless, so helping you isn't as easy as you think. Besides, I can still make them pay for Faddey's death if I want to. It would only take a matter of-"
"Even in the next five years, you would never be able to make them pay unless you step up with outright violence, which will cost you more than you can handle," Adeline interjected with a deep frown apparent on her face.
