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CHAPTER 343
~Valerie's POV~
I knew what was going to happen, and I needed to stop it before I let my powers go inside the school and, unfortunately, hurt someone.
Dristan's pleading eyes and Xade's worried expression simply undid me. Even Axel's confusing gaze made me want to escape.
Was I overreacting?
I didn't know. But didn't I have the right to react that way after what happened?
Yes, I loved every aspect of my time with Xade, but the truth was… it was still scary.
"Valerie, you need to leave here right now," Astra's warning voice reached my mind.
"I…"
"No, you must leave now, else I won't be able to help you or stop it."
I wanted to argue, but she cut in.
"Just look at their faces… do you think they can handle the truth if they see this side of you?"
Immediately, fear consumed me, and I backed away again. But with every step I took, my mates took two more.
I moved back some more until my back hit the lockers behind me.