Takeda tilted his head. “Maya. What are you afraid of?”
He looked at her — really looked. Then he said, “The mistake is thinking we can choose sides in a war. We can only choose people.” lust caution sub indo
Through the back alley, into the rain. Shots. One bullet grazed her shoulder. Takeda pulled her behind a wooden cart. “Who are you?” he demanded. Takeda tilted his head
He smiled. “You choose, Maya. I trust you.” heart hammering. Takeda followed
The night came. A monsoon rain. Chen had positioned three men in the kitchen of the teahouse. Maya entered first, heart hammering. Takeda followed, closing the paper door. He removed his cap, revealing silver-streaked hair. “You’re trembling,” he said. “Cold?”