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.

Malcolm popped

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

slammed her

not to step one foot outside this family-did she

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

And send someone to the prison-snag that little punk the minute she walks out. I'll handle her myself!” Margaret said,

it. I'll send

let's get to the front and greet General Yardley!" Margaret said, motioning

up today. Anyone who rubs General Yardley the wrong way deals with me-and I'll have their head!" she

up at the front gate, stretching

sure General Yardley's coming?" Miranda whispered, tugging at

daughter-stood in a stunning gown. She glanced at the polished woman next

his aide swung by to confirm," Loretta said,

She was Malcolm's

who was

I've

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dead serious.

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Miranda. Play it smart with General Yardley-if you land a spot in the Yardley family,

sharp