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CHAPTER 152
~Valerie's POV~
Valerie said nothing, but she didn't have to. How she looked at me—like she wanted to say everything but didn't know where to begin—was enough.
I nodded once and stepped back toward the door.
"I'll see you later," I said reluctantly.
"Kai?"
I stopped with my hand on the knob and glanced over my shoulder.
"Yes?"
Valerie's lips parted, but for a moment, no words came. Then she just smiled faintly. "Thank you for being here."
I knew it wasn't love yet but she kissed me back voluntrarily… it was hope and I'd take that over silence any day.
I gave her one last look, I hoped told her everything I didn't dare say—and then I walked out.
My heart still raced as I stepped out and my lips still burned and Kaiser, for once, was silent.
But I felt him smile.
Kaiser didn't have to say anything .Because for the first time in weeks, I wasn't confused.
I was sure. I was in love with Valerie Nightshade.