Darius's POV
Grenade's plan to infiltrate Jessica's island mansion is risky, maybe even reckless. She's convinced that an invitation is all she needs—that Jessica will grant her an audience if she simply asks for one. But to me, the idea reeks of a trap, especially since her brilliant strategy involves hiding me in a cargo crate. A wave of irritation rises in me; the plan makes me feel like nothing more than deadweight.
"And if she suspects it's a raid?" I ask, my foot tapping nervously on the floor as we hash this out in the dim light of the lobby.
Grenade gives me a wry smile, like I've just asked if the sky is blue. "She's Jessica. She'll expect something. Though, honestly, I still can't believe Gerald isn't the one pulling the strings. She respects him like he's some kind of god," she mutters, frustration slipping into her voice. There's doubt in her eyes, a sliver of mistrust I know she's feeling toward me.