Red spots start to appear on Valerie's cheeks, and she catches her breath with some difficulty. "I am not in t

Red spots start to appear on Valerie's cheeks, and she catches her breath with some difficulty. "I am not in the least bit surprised by your words, Fredero. You have always been deaf to anything that goes against your beliefs. I'm not Shelyn's chosen. I'm not a god's toy, created to entertain the whimsical goddess. I'm not..."