A Promise from the Grave

Darius’s POV

Talking to Giselle was one of my least favorite things to do in the entire world. This woman had been directly responsible for so much of my heartache, in plotting to take Valerie away from me.

Years ago, her parents had talked me down from having her executed. She was to be exiled instead. After her traumatic childbirth, the exile was pushed back until she was feeling healthier and h