Chapter 8 Everly
Chapter eight
Everly
“It’s quite easy to get into the palace. I can tell you all your weak points in exchange for immunity,” Valric offers, taking a seat at the table. He reaches into the bowl of fruit, snatching up a red apple and taking a bite.
Raiden glares at the leader of the Outcasts with disdain. “I don’t trust you.”
“Well, you should. Princess Vera is my only concern, her safety is top priority.”
I stare at my old paladin and wish for the millionth time I could regain all my memories. My mother definitely hid them well. I’ve only had flashes here and there of my old life, but I want to remember it all.
“I want you to train me again,” I blurt out, unable to hold it in any longer. The urgency in my voice surprises even me. If I have any hope of getting Maxon back, I need to be stronger. I won’t be a liability, not again.