Chapter 77

Going back to the room, I find Valarian was tucked in beside his mother. The blanket pulled high under his chin. My father was still seated beside the bed and he held a finger to his lips, pointing to the bed and I nodded. “What was that about?” my father asked as I dropped into the chair beside him. “John and I have no idea. Something is going on with him, though. He kept talking about some impending war,” I tell him, and his brows furrow.

“I will ask around, see if I can find anything out,” I nod, and he sighs.

“Do you want me to take Valarian?” I glance at the bed where Valarian lay and shake my head.

“No, I will take him home with me later; you head home,” I tell him, despite not wanting to leave Everly. Our son needed me, and I knew she would like one of us with him.

“Valen, I…”

“Not now!” I growl. I didn’t want to talk about him betraying my mother and not here in front of my son, even if he was asleep.

He closes his mouth and nods, getting up. “Ring if you need anything or want me to take him, but it will probably be good if he stays with you, he hasn’t been sleeping well.” My father before he leaves, and I sit back in my chair.