It looks like Britney Spears may be willing to pay a steep price to have her kids in her life, according to the News of the World. Following Britney’s well-publicized meeting with ex-hubby Kevin Federline and his lawyers last week, a friend of the singer discussed Britney’s state of mind and her custodial tactics with the publication. She shared these very true words:

“She is a caring, devoted mom, despite her crazy lifestyle. The kids mean the world to her. However, she has finally come to terms with the fact that the way things are heading, she is going to lose them. She is absolutely petrified at that thought… and she knows she will not win full custody. So she has decided to reach a compromise with Kevin where she will have (primary) custody.”

After already pitching a deal to get K-Fed’s team to stop the public Brit-bashing, NOTW claims the troubled pop star plans to put forth a “multi-million dollar cash-for-kids” offer in her effort to keep her children.

Federline was allegedly seeking a 70/30 custody division, giving him the bigger share of face time with little Sean Preston and Jayden James. This new arrangement would reverse that.

“If he got custody, it would mean massive sums in child (support) and that is what Britney thinks he is after,” the friend said. “She thinks if she gives him a wad of dollars, he can go take it and knock himself out.