The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven) novel Chapter 355

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Chapter 355 Self–Harm

Lionel froze, completely shocked by the unexpected words. For the first time, his calm and calculated demeanor cracked, and a flicker of panic crossed his face. He never imagined Miles would back out at the last minute, not even in his wildest dreams

Lionel quickly forced himself to calm down, regaining his composure. “Miles, you’ve just walked from the brink of life and death. It’s only natural to want to take care of yourself first.

“I didn’t tell you about her situation before because I was worried it’d weigh too heavily on you.

“A year ago, when she was about to come of age, more than a dozen men had sinister intentions. If I had not asked the guards to keep an eye on her, she would’ve been raped!

“Afterwards, I appeared before the higher–ups and requested their protection. They reluctantly agreed because of your many military achievements.

“If you abandon her now, the higher–ups will likely revoke that protection immediately, and what happens after that… I can’t even begin to imagine.

Miles’s body trembled. It was unknown if it was from anger or the bitter realization of his foolishness.

Raven glanced at Ken’s phone, and her lips smirked. Lionel truly lived up to his reputation–a Mid–Class Warrior who clawed his way to commander. His talent for spinning lies and leveraging pressure from ‘higher–ups‘ was remarkable.

If she weren’t the girl he claimed had ‘barely escaped sexual assault‘ a year ago, she might’ve bought into his nonsense. But for Lionel to fabricate such blatant lies about her, she couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Does he even realize the storm he is inviting upon himself?