Chapter 282. Boo'ed Up

Valen’s POV

Ceasing her magic, Penn dropped her hands to her side, letting out an exhausted sigh.

Devin walked over to them. He stopped by Penn’s side and studied her with concern.

Scooping up Raina like she weighed nothing, I strode to the heavy door. Everyone else logged behind me.

“They’re unlocking it,” Zack muttered, sounding nervous.

The key clacked and rattled in the lock.

A terrorizing silence reigned for a moment, as our hearts pounded, synchronizing like a drumline.

Then—click. Creak.

The door swung open.

Outside, framed by the silvery moonlight in their flowing royal-blue, drop-sleeve robes, the disgruntled Elders froze.

Elder Victor, Sybil, and Jacob stood gaping at us with holy fury. Their livid eyes roamed over our appearances as though they were casting judgment, cold and merciless. Ready to deal with our violation with pain. Since each one gripped an object like a symbol of some twisted rite