Rain’s POV

The walk to the mansion was very quiet, except for Valerie’s endless chatter. I don't know why she's being talkative today. A part of me knows she's doing this to lighten up my mood but this is not working, it's only worsening my situation.

“We’re not allowed into the west wing,” she said, adjusting the scarf around her neck, her blonde hair perfectly styled giving her a badass look. “That’s where the private council chambers are. But you ...