“I mean if they had all the advantages he,” James flapped a hand at Leonard, “wants to claim they have, why is this happening? Why is any of this happening? You’re one woman. Granted, you’re faintly terrifying, and I’m not sure I’m going to survive knowing you, but you’re not worth delaying an invasion. He’s either exaggerating his position or downplaying yours.” “There’s a third option,” I said. “He’s doing both, and he doesn’t have the authority to be here.” Leo stiffened. I’d hit a nerve. Slowly, I smiled. “That’s it, isn’t it? You’re the one who brought me into the recruiting center, even
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