Chapter 121. Stop Resisting

Raina’s POV

“Show yourself! Don’t just hide.” Valen’s gruffly demanded, swiveling around.

“You have no authority here, Alpha Prince.” The feminine voice returned with a giggle.

“You brought us here, so come out and talk to us.” I tried to sound amicably.

No one answered.

No one was sighted.

There was no rustling of trees or sounds of animals. Only the bitter brumal breeze and us.

I looked up at Valen with wide unsure eyes and admitted, “I’m actually scared now.”

“The gods usually make some sort of deal. Even if it was Cronus, I believe he should offer you a way to redeem yourself.” His gentle words gave me a little hope.

The heat that glistened off the water's surface caressed my skin, coaxing and inviting. I anticipated feeling the hot water against my flesh and hopefully, it will ease my mind and body from this suspenseful tension.

Valen lowered me to my feet on a red pebbled ground. The orange-agate crow