_Author’s POV_ Zarelle turned around. “Here to seek revenge for your friend, Calden?” Calden spoke in a low voice, “No.” “Then we have nothing to talk about.” “About that deal you proposed…” “What deal?” Daniel pricked up his ears. “Zarelle, what’s this guy talking about?” “I thought the terms were unacceptable to you,” Zarelle said. “I was hoping we could renegotiate.” Despite knowing Thessaly’s true colors, Calden still couldn’t bring himself to do what Zarelle asked. Thessaly’s health had always been fragile. The woman had spent more time in hospitals than most people spent in their offices, her delicate constitution making even minor illnesses into major ordeals. Asking her to donate that much blood would probably send her back to the hospital again. And de

