Terms and Temptations

Vladimir genuinely admired Maeve. As for the people behind him, their true feelings didn't matter. They were his to command, and none of them would dare to contradict him.

Maeve never cared about status or reputation—she'd earned those with her own hands long ago. Looking down at Vladimir, she said coolly, "I don't care about this place. But my help today comes with conditions. You must agree to t