A Beautiful Excuse

Cerberus looked aggrieved.

Valerie touched her forehead and thought, 'Forget it, who isn't a baby?'

She had raised Cerberus herself and had to spoil it.

Valerie stood up and patted the non-existent dust on her body. She was thinking about what excuse and reason she should use to muddle through.

Cassian had walked over and was standing behind her.

Looking at the interaction between Cerberus and her