Standing Her Ground

Valerie’s POV

I braced myself for what would surely be a vague insult hurdled in my direction. Perhaps a backhanded compliment.

Instead, he looked around the outdoor facilities and then glanced to me. “This was your doing, Luna?”

“Yes,” I replied.

He hummed, his expression unreadable. I didn’t trust him, still steadied myself for whatever terrible thing he was sure to say next.

“I suppose you have