Adams smiled, a gesture that seemed both reassuring and unsettling. "Nothing too onerous, just simple tasks."
The woman shifted uneasily, her instincts still tingling with caution. "And what if he refuses?" she asked, her tone measured. Her voice was edged with a mix of fear and determination, aware that the offer might come with a hidden cost.
Adams' gaze flicked to her, a spark of amusement dancing in his eyes. "He can refuse, of course," he said lightly. "But he won't." His confidence was unwavering as if he had already seen the outcome of this conversation.
Her brother considered the offer carefully, the weight of his sister's gaze on him palpable. She was trying hard to hide her concern, but he could feel it, a heavy presence pressing against his decision. Yet, the prospect of power, the chance to protect not only his sister but perhaps their entire kingdom, was a tantalizing possibility.
