Fragile Sanctuary

Valerie POV

“How can you possibly believe her?” Mallory’s screech shattered the tender warmth in the great room as she rushed down the stairs, her face contorted in disbelief. “You can’t honestly be falling for this pathetic human sob story!”

Her boots hit the hardwood floor with sharp, frantic snaps. Before she could take another step toward me, Theron and Lenore moved as one. They positioned t