C9 Lucas Stone…

**Third person**

Valerie's feet trembled as she made her way back to her chair.

Amelia eyed her suspiciously and then scoffed in disbelief. “Don't you think you're being too dramatic for just a slap?”

But Val remained silent, the content of the text message still echoing in her head.

*You don't get to have a second chance with a new face and identity and then act this impulsively. Next time