Chapter 33 A Seat At The Table

• Serria sat across from her father in his lavish study, the air thick with tension. She had played her opening move, and now it was time to see if Valvatore would take the bait.
• He tapped his fingers against the desk, his dark eyes scanning her face. “You say you finally understand, but forgiveness doesn’t come easily in this world, Serria.”
• She nodded, keeping her expression calm. “I don’t expect forgiveness, only a chance to prove myself.”