Awakening the Ancient Beast

Valerie continued, "This isn't an impulsive, spur-of-the-moment decision. I've given this decision a good, hard thought before bringing it up. Have you forgotten that I'm your future Guildmaster? Don't make me pull rank on you."

She might sound as tough as nails, but every word she spoke seemed to drip from her lips like honey.

For a second there, Kaelen couldn't help but feel as though he'd someh