Chapter One Hundred Fourteen - Together

Valkyrie Behati

Giovanni let out deep, guttural grunts and moans as if his body was preparing to morph into something far more terrifying than I could ever imagine.

The sound was unnerving, and I braced myself, uncertain of what monstrous form he was about to take.

Yet, as I watched him contort and strain, I couldn’t help but think—did it really matter? He was already a monster in every sense of the word.

Alex had seen enough. Without hesitation, he lunged toward Giovanni, determined to stop whatever was happening before it was too late.

But the moment he got close, Giovanni lashed out, sending Alex stumbling back, clutching his chest in pain. His face twisted in frustration.

“He’s much stronger now, love,” Alex warned, his voice strained but urgent. “You need to back away, please.”

I shook my head, my resolve solid. “No. This is where I need to be. I’m staying right here, okay?”

Alex glanced at me, his worry evident, but he didn’t argue. We both turned our attention to Giovanni as