VALENTINE | AFTER THE ATTACK AT BRONZE RIDGE
I was in the middle of reading my book when Roberto came in the door, and it didn't take long for the others to return. But what surprised me was there were only very few that came back with him. I sent about five hundred. Wasn't that enough to take Grace? She only has two powers, or does she have more now?
"My Lord," said Roberto, who looked tired and visibly angry. He kneeled like the rest of my disciples.
"Roberto, you're back early. But I don't even see a strand of Grace's hair," I said to him.
"Forgive us, my Lord. I almost got her when she disappeared from my hold, and when she reappeared — she was about to blast me. The attack failed. Grace has gained more powers since the fight downtown."
I tapped my chin while thinking. "Does she
