Chapter 424. Blood Ward

Raina’s POV

“Right. This is for Vaheed.” I pursed my lips and lowered my head.

I did not like relying on Jiya’s power. I was unsettled about it, but what else could we do? There might not be another option to help Vaheed.

Valen sensed my disconcertment and clipped my chin with his fingers, lifting it to gain my gaze. “If Jiya succeeds today, that’s just one accomplishment for her. So stop looking at what she can do because what you mean to me was never up for comparison. It doesn’t decide your worth. It never will. Okay?”

I nodded with a smile.

He nuzzled his nose with mine, which elicited a soft giggle from me.

“I made sure Vaheed will be unconscious throughout the procedure. No one can go in or out of the dungeon without my magic. You’ll be safe unti