Valerie’s POV
I waved as the last bus pulled out of the driveway. Some members were returning to their homes permanently, while others were going back simply to pack up their things before moving here. I slowly made my way over to the training grounds and watched as the new royal guard was training. They might not be elite soldiers yet, but I could see the promise in each of them. Out of these trainees, I would pick my gamma guards. The men and women who would be tasked with taking care of my personal security. I fought the idea at first. It seemed silly to have a “personal guard” when the threat had been eliminated, but then Grace convinced me that even if Smith was gone, it didn’t mean I was safe.
Aries was out with Gerard and the Alphas, who decided to stay behind to confirm borders a
