Tracing the Betrayal

Maverick’s POV

“My Lady, the task has been completed,”

Suspicion and anger began to rise within me. Who was she talking to? And what task? My instincts kicked in, and I moved closer to listen.

“Are you sure it was done properly?” the voice on the other end asked, a feeling of uncertainty in their voice. “We can’t afford any mistakes.”

I clenched my fists, my mind racing as I turned the corner. I s