“Though trading in the Samarand Passage would be easier if you were a girl.”
I folded my arms over my chest. “Why?”
“I could barter you for at least five camels,” Edan mused. “Steal you back after a few hours before the merchant makes you one of his wives.”
I balked. “There is no way—”
“Fine, stay a boy.” He hid a smile at my distress.
“My loyalty is to the emperor. You are his loyal servant. That’s why I told you.”
“And here I thought it was because of our growing friendship, and my affection for you.”