Chapter 26

Callum’s POV

Valeria stepped back from the door, her eyes darting to mine with a mixture of curiosity and unease. I offered her a gentle smile, hoping to ease her nerves. Gideon and I entered, glancing around the small, modest room. It was simple, far from the opulence she must have known in Meridia, but she seemed to find peace here. Her expression was calm, as if grateful for the small space and