Her head replaying the mockery in Markings' voice, she profusely begged the universe that the bastard would not refer to her as an Agent.

If not…

With an inaudible groan, Chloe nearly slapped her head, beating herself up for deciding to tell the NAG brothers about him.

‘I trust our deal is secure,’ Markings continued, a cackle in his voice.

Chloe inhaled, exhaled and silently appreciated that Amir came next to her to pat her assuredly.

She then said, “If it wasn't, I would be ...