Chapter 132

ZAREK

As Tania and Ziva walked away, the excitement bubbling in my mind began to fade.

It was replaced with nervousness about facing Xander.

I didn't know what to do or how to speak to him; he knew my identity as a thief and assassin.

He could easily reveal my identity to Tania, and he's not someone who could be threatened or bought into silence.

I cleared my throat and mustered enough courage.

Then, I turned to Xander and said sweetly, “Hey, long time no see.”

He replied, his eyes narrowing slightly, “Certainly, Tania is not aware of what you do for a living.”

“Rude, but yes.” I continued, forcing a smile. “And it's not what I do for a living; it's what I did for a living. That is the past.”

“Past?” Xander said, sarcasm dripping from his tone, “Yet, you think it's unnecessary to tell your girlfriend. How loving.”

Calmly, he walked away, but I followed, walking right next to him.

“I know I did a lot of terrible things,” I admitted, my voice softening. “But we can put it aside and