I can’t help it anymore, I laugh outright at him. “Is that what you think I’m doing? Filling some void?” I lean on the table again to meet his eyes.
“So, how do you oh so magically figure out if someone wants to get to know you better and when they’re just placating you?” I figure he’s not going to give me an actual explanation - he’s made his mind up about me not even two seconds into meeting me. And to think I thought we were finally making progress.
My eyes close and I kiss Caden back, still holding his face in my hands. I’m still scared - I don’t remember how I got away from Mundus or if he’s even still alive, but for now, I’m safe with Caden. I let myself be hopeful that Caden would also be stronger than the demon if he did show up again.
”That’s a really good idea, Cass.” I tell her. “We’d need to give him a price range of how much we’re willing to pay that’ll meet what he’s planning to sell for. Did you happen to look up the monetary worth of the Hindu gem?”