43. An Offer

Valeria clenched her lips, preparing to fight. This conversation was going from bad to worse.

"What kind of reaction do you expect to get for a claim like this?" She crossed her hands over her chest. The defensive movement came naturally to her, and Cassius frowned, seeing this.

"I want you to come with me," he said without breaking eye contact. Koda wasn't lacking confidence. "Now."

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