Malicious Exposure

“For how long?” I sulked.

“One year!”

“Dominic Cross, I have my life to live too! Don't push it.” Just my luck to have met him.

“Half a year!”

“Half a year of cooking in exchange for the one month that saved your life. You got a good deal.” He looked towards me confidently.

“Deal!” I was tired and flustered. All I wanted was to end the episode and move on.

He did not stop me as I walked away. He j