“You always have a choice,” she says harshly. “Not in the life I was born into. The missions I’m sent on.” I’m practically panting as the words tumble from my mouth. “You.” She hesitates. “Me?” “Yes, you. Something else I’ve always had a thing for.” I let out a bitter laugh. “I had no choice in the matter. Do you think I could have stopped it if I tried?” She shakes her head at me. “Stop what?” CHAPTER 46 Paedyn “Stop myself from falling in love with you!”