Chapter 48

insufficient dose of minion-bossing in my diet.”

Seeing that the surroundings were safe, Nia removed her helmet. “That

would explain why I’ve been feeling so empowered…”

Ari and Kyle slipped off their helmets.

“Sounds like you got yourself in the middle of a right proper mess,” Ari

commented, eyeing Kira.

“Yeah, well, things were going too well. Had to ensure our job security.”

She grinned at him.

“Who’s your friend?” Nia asked while looking past Kira.

“Right.” Kira waved Leon forward. “This is Leon Calleti, my local

contact for the op. We go back a long way.”

“Uh huh…” Nia cast her a knowing look, a smirk playing on her lips.

“Well, nice to meet you, Leon. Nia.”

Ari and Kyle introduced themselves in turn.

“Fair warning,” Kira said, “the three of them don’t mess around, so if one

of them calls dibs on the last piece of cake, let them have it.”

Leon swallowed. “I’ll keep that in mind.”