VALEN
I heaved a sigh of satisfaction and relief as I turned the steering wheel, driving my car into the palace and pulling up just in front. As I pressed down on the brakes, the aching in my legs intensified. The amount of standing and walking I had done today was enough to warrant at least ten hours of sleep. I was simply exhausted. Today had been productive though, and nothing beat the satisfaction of a productive day. But I needed a shower and lots of sleep.
Sighing, I loosened the black tie around my neck and alighted, handing the keys over to one of the betas who stood by the main entrance of the palace. I was too tired to drive to the garage. Besides, that was what I had betas for; to occasionally play valets.
A palace guard greeted me as I made my way through the living room to
