I Am The Luna

Cassian chuckles and raises his hands in surrender. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything by it. I do apologise. I know things are
hard Valerie... but know that I'm not against you or your people." He reaches out placing a hand on my shoulder giving it a
squeeze, my eyes flash and I grip his wrist, instantly removing his hand from my shoulder "Lighten up Valerie... What is going
on?" Standing up I look him in the eye. "Don't tellto lighten up when we are already discriminated against. This is not a light
matter," I answer quietly.
"I know, and I'm sorry for being inconsiderate." A strange silence falls between us, and I shake my head. "I'm going to head out
on ttoday..." "We have a lot of research to do..." "Hmm, maybe, but I don't think I want to bend over backwards for a species who
are treating us so badly." The words leave my mouth before I can even stop them, but to my surprise, he does not even react.
Our eyes meet and a heavy silence falls between us. "You're right, you shouldn't... good night, Valerie." He turns away and I
frown. Something about that exchange felt... off.
I can't believe I said what I did, but I just feel angry. Maybe it's the long hours, I just need a break! I grab my things, feeling
annoyed as I exit. 'Hey Sexy, you might want to watch the cameras about now, I just had a weird exchange with Cassian,' I say
through the mind-link as I meet Damien outside, and we head to the car. There are always several guards around, one of Zade's
and then a few men sent by Sebastian. 'Who says I wasn't watching already? I don't like him at all...' Zade's sexy voice comes
back. 'Maybe you really are an excellent judge of character.' 'There's no maybe, I am, there's nothing to think about there,' he
replies, makingsmile.
We get in the car and head out.
'He's up to something... he's looking through your desk and papers.' Zade goes quiet and I wait, not wanting him to miss
anything. 'He's called someone, but it was short... and he's messaging someone. I think there's definitely more to him than we
think...' Zade's serious voice comes.
I'm not surprised... not after what's been going on... I can't trust anyone.
'Wait... he's looking at something on his phone...I'm sending you a screenshot. Does this mean anything to you?' My phone
buzzes as a picture comes through and it's zoomed up on Cassian's phone. It looks like an invitation... But it's almost like I've
seen it before, but where? 'It does look familiar- wait, letcheck something.' I quickly switch to a web browser and type in the town
nand city hall events.
The charity ball.

I can't help but smirk. 'Of course, but I'm sure you'll clean up nicely.' 'Clean up? I'm not one for formal wear.' I can practically hear
the disgust in his voice. I chuckle, making Damien glance at me.
'Oh, you might not be, but something tellsyou are going to look drop-dead gorgeous...'
And I mean it, my man is sexy in his leather and hoodies... but there's a part ofthat is suddenly excited ΕΠ about seeing him in
formal wear. 'Don't forget the reason we're attending," he reminds me.
'Oh I know, doesn't mean I can't enjoy myself. So, are you ready to go m ve clothes shopping later?' There's silence and I can
imagine him silently groaning or cursing.
'No, I'm not. But I don't really own anything that would work, either.' I smile, sitting back. 'Perfect then, so how about we go
shopping, then get dinner later?' 'Sure, it's a date then.' My heart skips a beat. 'It sure is.'
Life might not be so good right now, but that is not going to stopfrom enjoying the little things in life.