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CHAPTER 372
~Valerie's POV~
"Oh, shit," I hissed, scrambling to my feet.
Dristan.
I stuffed the envelope into my hoodie pocket, grabbed the photo that had fallen halfway out, and took off running. The courtyard lights blurred as I moved, boots thudding against the stone path. Every part of me screamed to move faster.
By the time I reached the inner grounds, my lungs burned. I slowed only when I got to the hostel, careful enough to remain stealthy as I dropped off the envelope and made a beeline for the Alphas' lodge.
I checked my time, and it was already 10:21 PM.
"Great. Just great," I muttered, brushing a strand of hair from my face.
I could already picture Dristan's expression with his arms crossed and his jaw tight, showing a mix of anger and restraint that he had mastered perfectly.
I stopped just short of the door, pressing a hand against my chest to steady my breathing.
