The Return of the Emperor
His smile curved thin, like a scar that refused to close.
Zane quirked a brow. “Of course. A favor.” He gestured lazily with his hand. “Go on, Your Highness. What’s the price for my neck?”
The prince leaned forward, elbows on the table, voice dropping to something conspiratorial. “A promise.”
Zane chuckled, dry and dangerous. “I don’t make promises. Not unless I intend to break them.”
Do-won’s gaze sharpened. “Then call it… an arrangement. Help me, and I help you. I won't expose you. And in exchange—” he paused, as if savoring the silence, “you help me disappear.”