LIORA'S POV
Victor smiled and held out the small screen for me to see. I tried to look like I was reading the words, but my heart was beating so fast against my ribs. I had to keep pretending to look at the paper.
Beside me, Marcus stood completely still. His eyes were watching Victor's two guards very closely.
"It really is a simple choice, Liora," Victor said. His voice was smooth and calm. "You work with me, and your family gets my protection. No more running. No more hiding like common rogues."
"And what if I need more time to think about it, Victor?" I asked. I made my voice shake a little. I needed to waste more time to let the others work. "What happens to Mia while I read all of this?"
Victor laughed. It was a dry, empty sound. "I can offer you true training, Liora. I can hel
