Thessaly pointed at the cut across my cheek and, unable to hold back, let loose a string of sharp insults toward Caelan's family.
I nodded immediately. "Mr. Alderidge, this is actually a good time to tell you myself. This work has become far too dangerous, and I have decided to resign."
I handed Lila, who had just calmed down, over into Caelan's arms. The moment Lila left my embrace, she began to fuss and cry again.
Caelan suddenly looked as if he had aged years in just a few seconds.
His voice came out rough and strained. "Jovana, if the pay is not enough, I will raise it. You can see for yourself that Lila simply cannot do without you. Name any terms you want, and I will do my best to meet them. But please... do not leave."
This was the first time I had ever seen the proud, commandi
