Chapter 451. Rift

Valen’s POV

The presaging rift pulsed with a hot haze. Each time it contracted, it thrummed, then expanded, stretching itself wider. 

“I’m sorry I didn’t wake you, but I couldn't sleep.” Raina hyperventilated, rushing her words. “I came here to try at the medallion again, and it just started acting up.”

Her hands pressed against my chest as I kept her flushed against me.

The way she shook in fear grated against my beast, provoking Zeus. We disliked that the rift had frightened her. 

My gaze snapped back to her, and I raised my hand to caress the side of her head, trying to calm her as Zeus demanded retaliation. 

Her face tightened, her eyes horror-struck. “When I struck it with the sword, a backlash wave burst from it. Then that appeared