~ CASIMIR ~
Jesse's head snapped towards me, her eyes wide. "Cazz…" She licked her lips like she was nervous. "I don't want to leave you or the Palace, but I do want to help. And Rake's right-if they see me… I know how to play that, so they believe me. I know what drives them. They wouldn't hurt me-not like that. They'll want to leverage my access to you and the wolves, so they'll be on their best behavior. They still think I'll be driven by money the way they are."
Rake cleared his throat. "They also believe you could bring them female wolves, which they covet. Apparently, the men in your world see them as legendary. Sexually. They're expecting me to report back with an update on what promises you'll make and what you can bring them-and what terms you require from them in return."
"She's not going," I said bluntly, then took another mouthful, but I didn't let go of her leg. Not even when she put her hand on mine and slid her fingers between mine.
