Chapter 298. Machination (2)

Third-Person POV

“You brought us here?” Elder George inquired, regarding her with distaste.

“Uh-huh,” Raina replied, nonchalantly, like she ruled the room. “As you are all aware of my opposition to getting a breeder for Valen…”

“Don’t call my daughter that!” Connery scowled, like a beast poised to strike.

“But that’s what she is,” Venus blurted with a shrug, steadying her eyes on him.

“No. He’s right.” Raina corrected her, glancing at Venus with something snarky in her eyes. “I mean, after today, she won’t be.“

“What are you implying?” Connery asked, venom-laced, and his spine went stiff.

Raina locked her eyes with his stare and stated firmly, “You’ve been speaking about Valen’s future without me and making decisions on his behalf. As his marked mate, and the one who speaks for both of us, I’m here to talk about a few things and set the record straight with Mercedes.”

Livid, Connery glanced down at Alpha Vance, “Are yo