“Now, I want to tell you that I want you out of this case and I want you to step aside and let me and the others handle the problem.”
Now Victoria’s laugh was harsh.
“But you don’t really know me, do you? I want to help Lukas and I won't let you dictate me! I have won my own men against that old man. And now you want to retrieve them back? For what? Because of that stupid thing my parents told you? I can fight without using any witch abilities so don't underestimate me!”
“I would choose you.” The words were out before he thought better of them, and then there was no way to pull them back.
Silence stretched between them. Perhaps the floor will open and he’ll plummet to his death, he thought hopefully.
“As your third in command?” Her voice careful. She was offering him a chance to righ
