A Pawn's Bargain

After coming down from the mountain, Valerie received a call from Chloe.

On the phone, Chloe said she wanted to see her.

Valerie set up a meeting with her at a coffee shop the next morning.

When she arrived at the coffee shop, Chloe was already waiting.

Chloe's foot was still in a cast, and she was sitting in a wheelchair.

When Valerie walked in, Chloe smiled lightly. "I thought you wouldn't show