Chapter 13

Valeria

The next morning, I woke with thoughts of Raphael still lingering, only to be dragged to breakfast in another vast chamber. Nearly as grand as the ballroom. It could almost pass for one, though this hall is lined with long dining tables. At the far end, a row of thrones dominates the space, the largest set in the center with a long table before them. The King sits upon his throne, flanked by his three legitimate sons, and Tobias’s mate at his side. The moment we enter, Tobias and Rapha