91. PLEDGE TO THE RAVIJ

MAYBE IT IS true that when love finds you, the fear of losing it is greater than the risk of dying itself just so you can fight for the person you love.

Is rescuing someone worth it? I do not know about anyone but for Callan, I will do everything.

“Hey, Esmé. We are ready. It is only logical if you lead this mission in the absence of the underboss.”

I cleared my throat and thought of the words he just said.

I looked around; I don’t think whoever leads the troop will matter at this point. We are all marching towards a similar purpose.

But if I were to judge the situation, Aakil should be the one to lead instead in the absence of my husband. Or maybe Capo Mariano.

“Hmm… maybe Capo Mariano could be the leader. Or Aakil?”

Aakil cleared his throat and then spoke, “The consigliere mentioned your courage and we saw it too. That gave us determination. This is what the organization needs. I cannot take Callan’s place. I am not a descendant of Ravij's head. They won’t accept me as their leader