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.

get in the car and head

through your desk and papers.' Zade goes quiet and I wait, not wanting him to miss anything. 'He's called

surprised... not after what's been going on... I can't

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

The charity ball.

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