The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Lorne's answer came quick and icy. "With your rank now, you don't get to ask that!"

Rex's fists squeezed tighter, veins popping like they might split.

After a few shaky breaths, his eyes locked in with determination.

"If you won't tell me today, sir, then I'm done with a military that's falling apart from the inside!" he said firmly.

Lorne snapped back, his voice frigid, "Giving up half a lifetime of rank for an answer? Alright, you'll get it!"

Lorne spun around to the soldier behind him.

"Dig up every single thing Lieutenant General Valor's done since she joined the military!" he commanded.

"Yes, sir!" the soldier snapped to attention.

He yanked a screen about the size of a phone from his arm.

His fingers flew across it with fast taps.

Ten seconds later, the screen flared up, text scrolling like mad.

"Sir, it's good to go!" he said, standing straight.

"Show it to him," Lorne said, his voice solid as stone.

The soldier gave a quick

screen. His trembling

first line, his eyes popped

real?" he

after line listed missions he'd have called insane-yet Raven had crushed every one.

the end, his brain was

this weren't from Lorne, he'd have

a

with me making her

Rex with

his head, almost

regret overwhelmed him like

the rank? He

toes? Just his envy talking, plain and

all Rex's gripes were nothing-less than

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Chapter 32

he'd been-and why Lorne

That was straight-up loyalty

they pushed her too hard, she could bail any

military would feel a blow they couldn't shake

but the military didn't have the muscle for

of small-minded bitterness over her outranking him so young-he'd suggested