Chapter 439. Rauk

Raina’s POV

Azara came up to me. She laid a supportive hand on my shoulder and gave me a sympathetic squeeze. “I informed your Dad. He’s on it.”

At the mention of my father, I mind-linked him immediately.

“Kiddo, I've sent a team of Elites to gather Intel. The rest will be on standby. We'll move out if we need to. Leave it in my hands,” Dad said somberly. “I know it’s hard, but stay where you are.”

I began pacing back and forth with my heart pounding in my throat. “It'll be hours before Intel gets back, and hours for backup to reach Valen.”

“That's how this works, kiddo,” Dad’s reply softened with compassion. “I'll keep you posted.”

It was not enough.

I know he was trying. The