Chapter 122

Valerie's POV

3 Days to The Ancient Rites.

I couldn’t prove what I thought had just happened, but the look on Rain’s face, this is something evil… I know trouble when I see it. And I have just seen it aimed straight at Sienna.

No! I have to confront the cook. I turned and walked into the kitchen. The kitchen was already smelling of delicious soup and seared meat wrapped that I was almost drooling, the aroma almost enough to make me forget why I was here. Almost. The familiar clatter of pans and bubbling pots filled the air, but my eyes weren’t on the food, they were on the cook Rain had been whispering to moments ago.

“Morning,” I greeted, forcing a smile. A small one that didn't reach my eyes. I just couldn't help to wonder why she would accept to help Rain just like that. She looked up briefly, returned the greet