*Rafe*

I was still unnerved by the fact that my thoughts were not safe but I tried not to let it show. Sersia wasn't fooled because her smile widened at my confusion, her expression almost pitying. "I have my reasons for being here, reasons that are none of your concern. Now, do you want me to save your precious lady or not?"

"Yes." I answered frustratingly.

"And you do know that...with every favor, comes a price?" That infuriating smile was back on her face. She knew that she had us where she wanted us and she was enjoying it. What could she possibly ask from me?

I swallowed hard, pushing...