NALEDI’S POV

“No deal.” 

Caellum’s eyes shot up at my words. 

“What did you say?” 

“Exactly what you heard.” 

I took joy in the fact I caught him off guard. 

“So let’s get this straight. You yap about how much you hate being a maid and when I decide to give you a shot at something more fulfilling, you turn it down?” 

“I will not be a spy, Caellum. I’d be better off as a darned maid.” 

“That’s pretty fucking rich, coming from someone who kills people for a living.” I felt burned. “If you asked me, I’d say it’s not so far from your alley.” 

“Finally, you admit you...