“I was the one who was fooled by you,” he said, still holding my gaze. “I was the one who walked right into your trap.” Guilt flickered through my soul. But before it could expand, Levi went on. “And now, my people won’t have to pay the price for my own incompetence.” He slid both hands into my hair and cradled my head before kissing me deeply. Then he drew back slightly. With his fingers still in my hair, he rested his forehead against mine and whispered, “Thank you.”
