Chapter 47 

~Valeria ~ The Raven Wolf King’s son and daughter? “You lie!” “I may be many things, but a liar is not one of them,” the Dark King says. “I can assure you of that.” “No. This is a ploy. A ploy to get us to free you.” I refuse to believe it. “But… what if it is not, Valeria?” Grimm’s whisper is a small stir in the midst of my anger. “It’s impossible! How could he—he’s trapped in here! I know who my father is!” The nameless man sits on his throne. “Do you wish me to reveal it to you, or do you want to continue to yell at me?” I whip my head in a sharp refusal. “Anything you say will be a lie.” I turn to leave, but Grimm holds my hand. “Valeria, please. We came here for answers. And what if he’s not lying?” One look at his sorrowful expression makes me give in. “Fine.” The king smiles. “So strong‑willed… like your mother.” “Shut up! What do you know? Don’t you compare me to her!” Grimm squeezes my hand, calming me. After an unbearable silence, the King finally speaks. “Let me show you the