Chapter 277. Migratory Bird

Valen’s POV

Raina laughed bitterly. “I’m getting a second chance.” She swung a calculated gaze at the gang, settling one deadly look at Theo. Her voice dropped to a cold, smooth whisper. “Next time, I’m going to kill you first.”

Theo gulped, suddenly frightened, and jumped onto his twin, clinging to Thaines’ neck as his muscular legs instinctively went up into his brother’s arms.

Theo nervously asked his twin, “What did I do?”

Thaines grimaced.

“Listen to me, that’s not what we want.” Releasing her hands, I palmed her face, forcing her eyes to fix on me. “The Timekeepers are lying. The trial is over. Baby, please believe in me. We've already won.”

Penn shook her head adamantly. “The timeline will change if you take that offer. It’ll be another fake Valen...not us.”

All the while, she fought my grip, wrangling her head against the way I held her.

Worry wove into Venus’ expression as she looked at me with wide eyes. “If