Ronan told me what Raven confirmed to Cain.

"Where is Val?"

"Library."

I went.

I found her in the Den Library, tucked into a corner table with a stack of books.

I didn't waste time.

"Raven confirmed to Cain that your scent is unusual up close."

She looked up. Her expression didn't change. But something behind her eyes sharpened.

"Explain."

I pulled out the chair opposite her and sat down.

"Raven told Val she answered a question Cain asked about you. He wanted to know whether your ...