Chapter 132

VALERIA’S POV “You know,” Riven said, crossing her arms, “I have a feeling Dimitri is planning something big for this event… and he’s going to use you.” Her golden eyes held a sharp glint, like she was already trying to untangle the twisted threads of whatever Dimitri was weaving. I exhaled, nodding in agreement. “Me and my friends have the same feeling, but we haven’t been able to figure it out yet. I was hoping to get a chance to talk to the royals myself and tell them the truth, but Dimitri is making sure that I don’t reach them. There’s tight security around them.” Riven pressed her lips together in thought. “Leave that up to me,” she said after a moment. “I’ll think of a way to reach the royals and tell them everything.” I looked at her, startled. “Are you sure? You just got here.” She smirked. “Trust me, I have my ways.” Her confidence was reassuring, but her next words sent a chill down my spine. “But be prepared,” she continued. “Dimitri doesn’t trust anyone, not even you. He w