Chp 30 - A Bone-Deep Fright

“That was a great performance, Maria. You can go now.”

Valencia shook her head slightly as she woke groggily from the sleep that had suddenly snuck up on her. Her father? Maria? She thought she was dreaming, but by the time she blinked hard and concentrated on the foggy figures in the room, she realized that she was not alone, as she had been for days. There were others.

“Yes, sir,” She heard Maria say as the latter bowed to her father and turned to leave.

“Maria?” Valencia called uncertainly. Her mouth felt leaden, and her throat felt as if it were stuffed with wet cotton.

Maria didn’t say anything as she glanced at Valencia, then she quickly looked away and left the room.

Valencia grew more confused. Why was Maria acting like that? Has she called Jordan? Would he be coming? What is her father's name? Her father! Her mind cleared when she remembered that she had heard his voice.

“Dad?” Valencia called when she turned her head and saw the man that Bastion and Maria had told her was be
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