Chapter 214

Valerie pov

I should have said no. I should have refused that child and told him to hide with the girl instead of coming with me, that it was too dangerous. By the goddess, I did tell him exactly that. But staring at those tear-bright eyes, I found myself unable to send them away. I couldn’t find it in my heart to do it.

I couldn’t say no, especially when the girl began crying beside him, begging