Into the Belly of the Beast

Valerie’s POV

With Garrick’s condition likely dire, Veda and I didn’t really have time to waste, so, that night I packed my things, and by the morning at first light, we were set to leave.

I wasn’t sure what kind of send-off to expect so early in the morning, it was barely dawn. Yet, when I dragged my suitcase to the front entryway, I found Bryce, his parents, and some of the servants waiting to s