“I'll call Mom and see if she managed to find the Valkyries,” I said. Once I got home with the contract in hand, I quickly asked for permission to step out for a moment to call Fae Aurora.
“Oh, and don't forget to ask about the kids,” Timothee murmured. “And tell her we've found the vampire here.”
I stepped outside, the evening air cool against my skin. My heart raced with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. Dialing her number, I took a deep breath, hoping for good news.
“Hello?” Fae Aurora's voice came through, soothing yet filled with a certain tension.
“Hey, Mom,” I began, trying to keep my voice steady. “Did you manage to find the Valkyries?”
There was a pause, and I could hear her exhale slowly. “Yes, I did. But it wasn't easy. They were... hesitant.”
I felt a wave of relief wash
