Chapter 60

You can keep that truth to yourself. I have plenty of others to share,” she countered.

“Many supplied by me,” I interjected. “The perk of working so closely with your many high-powered campaign donors.”

“There’s no proof.” Harris narrowed his eyes at the both of us. “Not a single paper trail would lead to me.”

“You’re forgetting the kind of influence I have over humans. What I could promise for a few small favors.” I gave him a crooked smile to remind him of what I

“And what am I supposed to do, then? What about all the good I have done for the community?” He was starting to scramble. “The charities or beautification projects that I personally founded to make this state a better place? Were those things for nothing?”The thing about ambition is that it can be blinding,” I said. I looked down at Evie and cupped her cheek to bring her eyes to mine for a moment before finishing my last point to Harris. We both needed the moment of connection. “No matter how good your intentions are, you’v