Zilia nervously bit her nails. Casaio hadn't said a single word to her after accusing her of manipulating his kindness.
"He doesn't believe me… He truly thinks I tried to help Jake," she whispered, sinking into the chair. "I only wanted to help. I'd never hurt him…"
Her fingers tightened around the edge of the seat.
"Master's ordered me to kill Casaio. If I don't obey, he'll grow suspicious. But Idris isn't in his grasp anymore… I don't have to fear for my brother's safety now." She paused, her voice trembling with conviction. "Casaio saved him with Gabriel's help. I owe him everything. I'll protect him, no matter what."
She exhaled deeply, knowing full well what failure would cost her. The Alpha of the Blood Dominion didn't forgive disobedience. If she hesitated too long, someone else would be sent to finish the job, and her.
