The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 10

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Chapter 10

Chapter 10

"Move it!" Margaret snapped, her voice cutting like a knife.

"Turn tonight's birthday dinner into a full-on extravaganza," she said, not leaving any wiggle room.

Then she added, "Pull out that ivory chair from my room-the one I've been holding onto, never used.

"Oh, and get every good-looking the Henderson family women-married or single. Dress them up nice. They're all showing up tonight, no excuses!" she ordered, her eyes narrowing.

"Anyone who can keep General Yardley here till morning gets a tenth of the Henderson fortune!"

Malcolm nodded quick, practically stumbling over his own feet. “Yeah, yeah, yeah-I'm on it."

Margaret watched him scramble out, her heart racing too fast to settle.

"God bless the Hendersons!" she shouted, hands clasped tight.

"God bless us Hendersons!" she yelled again, this time even louder.

popped

you asked, but Ruth's not around," he said, dipping his head

her hand on

foot outside this family-did she just ignore

Bastion Prison. Ruth was out there before sunrise, waiting by

send someone to the prison-snag that little punk the minute she walks out.

nodded fast. "Got it.

front and greet General Yardley!"

General Yardley the wrong

hour later, the whole Henderson crew was lined up at the front

you sure General Yardley's coming?" Miranda whispered,

Miranda-Malcolm's daughter-stood in a stunning gown. She glanced at the polished

when his aide swung by to confirm," Loretta

Henderson. She was Malcolm's

turned to her daughter, who was decent-looking

game. All those lessons I've hammered into you? Time to show off," Loretta

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Play it smart with General Yardley-if you land a spot in the Yardley family, those cousins who snubbed you won't even be worth your time," he said, low and

gave a sharp nod, soaking