Chapter 38

Valeria

When I wake up the next morning, I’m alone in my bed. Raphael and I spent the night together, and it was nice and sweet. He was so gentle. A welcome change, but he left early.

A few knocks come from my door. “Miss Valeria, you have been called to go to practice.” I hear Nolan at the door. I rush over and pull it open.

“What? Have they started again?”

“Yes. It was decided today that training will begin once more. Everyone is expected at the training grounds.”

“Okay.”

I quickly get