RAY'S POV
With Noel gone, I saw an opportunity to prove myself. If I succeeded in my mission, I'd likely become Lord Ryker's second-in-command. The thought excited me, and I was willing to risk everything.
I'd never been on a mission like this before. My experience in the human world was limited to just three visits. Usually, I work behind the scenes, crafting Malum stones from random crystals found in the Lurnaverde forest. These stones were valuable, but nobody knew exactly how important they were. Some Valtorans searched for the crystals, while others, like me, worked tirelessly to refine them.
I always believed I had potential, but I didn't expect to be given a chance so soon. Lord Ryker provided me with a credit card loaded with human currency to aid in my mission to dominate in th
