Chapter 31

VALERIA

My plan worked.

A slow, self-satisfied smile bloomed on my lips as I was unbonded from the chains that once held me hostage.

After Cynthia was summoned by Reese, my secretary made it here just in time to rescue me. Thank the moon goddess for giving me that instant idea to quickly message my secretary before the unconsciousness swallowed me.

If I hadn't, maybe I wouldn't be alive by now.

Fuck! Cynthia was more venomous than I had imagined! I grimaced, clutching my back where the stab wound was still fresh.

"Fuck that bitch!" I muttered under my breath in anger.

"How are you feeling?" Collins, my secretary, said it with pity and concern etched in his brows.

I shook my head slowly.

"I don't know. It fucking hurts. That bitch poisoned the knife." I snarled.

"Good thing I came along with a first aid box. Come on, let me see the wound so I can disinfect it."

I nodded and arched my back for him to see properly.

"If you will excuse me, I need a better look."

I nodded, permitting him t