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CHAPTER 405
~Valerie's POV~
I forced out a laugh, though it sounded strained even to my own ears. "Heat? No, no. I'm just... ovulating. It happens to all girls; it's a completely normal hormonal thing."
Dristan's eyes narrowed, looking like he was studying her. "Valerie…"
"Really, it's nothing important," I interrupted quickly, waving my hand dismissively. "Just my body doing its monthly thing. I mean, you know how it is, right?"
I could tell they didn't believe me. The way they were all tensed and alert as they stared at me made that painfully clear.
But I pretended not to see that and plastered on my brightest smile. "Look guys, I appreciate the concern, I do; but I'm fine… really. I just want to go home and take a long, nice bath. We'll see each other later this evening, okay?"
"Are you sure?" Axel asked in a soft voice filled with concern. "We could walk you back. Make sure you're okay."
