Chapter 52

Valerie's POV

A sharp knock sounded while we were in the study—Darius and I were reading the bill and revising what needed to be changed so there would be no problems or complications when we presented it to the council.

"Come in," I said without lifting my head.

"I knocked this time," I heard Evelina's voice, making me pause and put down the documents to look at her.

She entered carrying a silver