59. A Splash Of Hope

The cold metal made Valeria shiver, and she looked at the ancient bracelet on her wrist.

“It's just temporary,” Koda assured her. “Until I can fully trust you.”

“At this rate, it's going to take a while,” the Princess hissed, realising that the silver bracelet with a familiar northern pattern on it was enchanted to drain strength from her and prevent her from shifting. This was something she had