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My father poured drinks and everyone settled in for a cozy chat I listened to the small talk in amazement Valek’s infamous reputation didn’t seem to bother anyone but me And I should know better Why would the Colass one? Unless he knew about my immunity? Only one other person in the world couldnac

But Yelena had promised not to tell anyone about my protection Besides Kade, Zitora and Leif, no one else knew Not s or friends Not Valek I trusted Yelena Then as he here? No idea I would have to wait

An eternity later, uest room when he promised to return the next day to tour the factory I escorted hiate

"Spill," I ordered

Amuse the sharp features of his face His pale skin alht, an obvious contrast to thea nondescript short gray cloak and black pants, he didn’t quite blend in, but he didn’t stand out, either I gathered fro undercover

Valek scanned the empty street before he answered "Yelena sent me to help you"

"Help me hat?"

"No idea All she said was you needed help Are you on a hed "No Unless you consider wedding planning an act of espionage"

"H skills are renowned I can make a swan in seconds"

"Don’t tellnapkins for days"

"Days?" Valek’s left eyebrow rose

"The guest list is up to five hundred na added hourly"

"Sounds like quite the party However it’s not the reason Yelena sent me"

I suspected why, but wanted to make sure "What were her exact words?"

"She said, ‘Opal needs your help’"