Chapter 427. Discredited

Raina’s POV

Valen’s white brows drooped with a frown. He leaned down so close that our mouths were impossibly close, and I gulped.

“The mark you have is my unwavering loyalty,” he said lightly, gently cupping my face.

I exhaled in relief, smiling softly as we stared at each other. 

It wasn’t him. How fantastic. Suddenly, every doubt skulked away to the back of my mind. Now, there was only him, his gentle touch and otherworldly emeralds. 

Questions exploded around the chamber, breaking our trance and wrenching us apart. I turned sideways to observe everyone. The truth gutted them. They exchanged dazed glances, completely bewildered as each one backtracked the account of her heat.

My heart soared as I became deeply invested in hearing what they