Chapter 56

Valeria

“I’m worried,” I tell Raphael, pacing from one side of the room to the other.

“I know. Me too. But my father seems confident, which means he has a plan.”

“They’re really going to let Astaroth in with his men?”

“Yeah. He’s also bringing his family, which means, hopefully, if he’s not a complete monster, he won’t do anything crazy.”

“It still doesn’t calm my nerves.”

“I know. Let’s head down.” He kisses my head, and we make our way to the dining hall for lunch. At the top of the sta