The Lords of Valtièrre

[LORD RAFE ALDER MORLAND]

My gaze glides over the 'welcome' set before us courtesy of Lord Valtièrre.

Regiments of soldiers in flawless posture and poise are perfectly placed in military lines across the span of the massive airfield.

I stand behind the Prince whose steady eyes of glass reveal nothing, hovering over the soldiers with no hint of a concession.

I can feel the humans' quick breaths beh