When I told them this, a puzzled expression appeared on the faces of Maxie and the Marquis of Windsor. After which, they both laughed out loud.
I froze in a stupor, not quite understanding what caused such a reaction.
— Nice try, beauty, — the girl grinned, — But we still won't let you go.
— I'm telling the truth! — I objected, — We really are…
«Lady,» the Marquis interrupted me with a calm smile, «I am well aware of every person who is surrounded by Cassians. And judging by the observations of our spies, you are clearly not the last place there.
— I am…
«If you behave yourself, we won't kill you.» Therefore, it is better to do what you are told.
I stumbled.
Apparently, these two have already decided everything a long time ago. The surveillance of us could have begun even at the moment when we left the Atlas. And they clearly weren't going to include our opinion in their plan. However, considering that we were kidnapped, it seemed quite expected.
I sighed.
