Calla's POV
This was it. The moment when I had to decide whether to play it safe or take the leap I had come here for.
“From things you probably don’t want to understand,” I said quietly. “Councilwoman, this city has many hidden layers. There are systems at work that traditional politics and law enforcement can’t really deal with. The groups you’re trying to break down serve important roles that go beyond what’s obvious. If you push ahead with your renewal plan without really understanding what you’re disrupting, you could end up creating problems that make today’s crime issues look small in comparison.”
Cassandra put her fork down, her complete focus now on me. “That sounds a lot like a threat, Ms. Reyes.”
“It’s a warning,” I clarified. “Not just from me, but from someone who genuinel
