Valerie knew about the Revell Clan's history. She was one of its successor candidates, so she had to.
It was something she'd thought a lot about. It was something she hid from other people under her careless exterior.
But, as Damien had found when he tested her, Valerie's thoughts were a lot deeper than she made them seem.
And, she was far more loyal to her family than anyone knew.
Valerie placed her clan above all else. Deep down within her heart, she held the desire to bring her people back into Arulion.
To rule wasn't something wood dragons could do. It was an impossible wish precisely because they didn't want the throne.
However, when she met August, everything changed.
He was a being with an emperor's destiny, and he was supported by a supreme being that even Holy Dragons had to fear.
If he could make it to the top, then her wish would be granted easily.
