"What's your answer?" Addison asked, her stance firm and uncompromising.
Seeing her like this, Leon felt a pang of guilt. He knew he had overstepped; his actions had been too forceful, and no matter his reasons, they had pushed Addison into a corner. Of course, she would be guarded now. But even in this situation, he sensed an opportunity, not to overpower her, but to get closer.
He suspected Addison intended to use him and his tribe as a spare blade against her enemies, and strangely, he didn't mind. If being "used" meant staying in her orbit, and perhaps gaining leverage to make his own request in the future, he'd take that chance. He would retreat now, if only to advance later.
