“Do you intend on keeping your promise to us of giving her back?” I shot back. All I wanted to do was shroud her from him and keep her tucked away safely beside me. “Absolutely,” he said solemnly. “I figure the payoff is worth it.” I snorted. “And what’s the payoff?” He smirked at me, his blue eyes flashing. “No spoilers, Valentine. Only cliffhangers.”
