Slip of the Tongue

Valerie's POV

Victor’s voice came through the phone speaker, breaking our previous train of thought. "Has he introduced you to his kingdom yet?"

The sudden shift made me shift uncomfortably on my mattress. He caught my hesitation and backpedaled. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to switch topics like that. I was just curious about your new life."

I stared up at the high ceiling of my bedroom. "Well, n