Having Ava over for dinner gave me much to think about. She never said anything in front of Valen, so I had been waiting patiently for her to leave. Tatum picks her up to run her back to the hotel, and I realize I should ask Valen about Nixon’s son.
Valarian is now in bed, and I groan when I see Valen walking out of the hall in just a pair of shorts. He starts moving the furniture in the living room, pushing it against the windows. He places the last few dishes in the dishwasher, I wash my hands before wandering over to him. He points to the couch, where he set some yoga pants and my sports bra.
"Can't we have at least one night off?" I ask him. His only answer is him moving the last piece of furniture out of the way. I roll my eyes. I feel tired enough and bloody hot. The last thing I w
