Valkyrie
“What’s happening?” I stepped toward the door, where Ragnor and Gamma Dwayne stood, their faces shadowed by the dim torchlight.
Ragnor’s body was tense, every muscle coiled as if bracing for impact.
Something was wrong—terribly wrong.
“Val... that’s…” Ragnor rubbed his temple, hesitating. His hesitation only heightened the unease in my chest.
“Go on,” I urged, my voice steady despite the growing dread. “What is it?”
“The trial…”
My eyes widened in disbelief. I swallowed hard, waiting for him to finish. “What about it?”
“It’s starting tonight.”
The words hit me like a blow. My heart raced. “Tonight? Are you sure?”
Ragnor nodded weakly, his fear and worry evident. The weight of the task hung heavy in the air.
But I couldn’t show weakness—not now.
I forced a s
