Chapter 79

Talia's POV

He stared at me. "You speak like a leader."

"Because I am a leader," I replied.

"You are a child," he waved his hand.

I held his gaze. "I am a survivor, and that is more important than age."

The corner of his mouth twitched, but it was not a smile.

"We will see," he said.

He leaned back ...