Bringing Valoria to Her

"Yeah, I never truly believed you. I was just gambling, betting that this time, you wouldn't let me down and would actually keep your promise to send me back when the moment comes," Tessa said. "Vance, I hope I didn't make the wrong bet."

He gave a bitter smile. "If you end up winning this bet, would you ever be willing to trust me?"

"Trust isn't something you earn just by winning a bet," Tessa re