Josiah snorted with a sneer, “Good luck having any say in what happens once you’re there!”

Amiee glared at him, irritation flaring in her gaze. “Can’t you ever say something positive? If you’ve got nothing nice to say, then zip it!”

A tightness clutched at Josiah’s chest, and he furrowed his brow in pain before rising to get some fresh air on the balcony.

If he’d known it would be like this, he would’ve wished for fewer assignments, not more.

“Didn’t you used to work under Gab? Aren’t you worried about blowing your cover if you go back now?” Amiee questioned.

Estelle’s voice was calm, detached. “I won’t be recognized. Not many have seen my face, and those from Wolverine’s gang who did are mostly pushing up daisies thanks to me.”

“So, when do we make our move?” Amiee asked.

“After Magdalen’s wedding. The last time, her wedding got canned because of me. I can’t be the cause of any more delays for her,” Estelle replied.

Amiee nodded. “Is there anything you need from me in the meantime?”

“Yes,” Estelle said. “I’m heading back to C City tomorrow. You’ll come with me. We’ll probably stay a couple of days.”

hesitation, Amiee agreed. “Sure

off at

“No problem.”

that’s all for now.

“I’m coming with you.

coolly. “Remember the agreement you signed when you

went pale, his teeth clenched. “I’m not representing Goshawk. I’m going to protect you for

there to meet me. Your presence might just complicate things,” Estelle stated with a resolute gaze. “Follow orders, trust

to protest, but Amiee cut

back. I’ll walk you

face was the

driving, his heart a maelstrom

the

“You’ve never been to Tripe. You have no idea what the Citadel is

you been

sneaked in once. Almost didn’t make

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