Chapter 81

"Nick reluctantly agreed to accept Dostov as Elliot and Rosie's guardian, and you were the one who convinced him," I added as Alice remained silent in response to my words.

Alice's steadfast gray-blue eyes never wavered as she looked up at the dark sky above us. It seemed like rain was about to pour any minute now.

I nodded and also gazed up at the sky. "Nick told me about it before."

"The Valkyrie that Dostov killed and took her power from was Skuld. She was a tribute to Dostov, who was destined to become Vlad's successor...and one of Skuld's unique abilities was her enhanced vision."

I turned to Alice, who was still looking up. "So that's why Dostov has enhanced vision?"

"Yes," she replied shortly. Alice then smiled at me as she glanced my way. "But when Dostov took Skuld's power, he didn't do it perfectly. So only part of Skuld's enhanced vision was transferred to Dostov. Sometimes his visions are true, but often they are incorrect."

"So what did Dostov see that made him decide to