Chapter 40

*Kravos*

Valerie laughs with her father as I sit in the far corner, watching as she wipes water from her blouse. She looks so happy and at ease as she manipulates the water, trying to get it to shake, rather than splash. Soren Was thrilled when we arrived, his hands shaky as he tried to tamp down his smile, but it’s glaringly obvious he is excited.

If I didn’t know that they were related, I would