VALERIE The air was thick with tension. The atmosphere was suffocating. I could not help but feel the intense pain of heartbreak and anger, the animal raging inside of me. Kaia was as upset as I was, but what little could we do? I wished I could stop the treacherous tears rolling down my cheeks but it was too late. And to Esther’s delight, she smirked, relishing the moment. I tried my best to keep my emotions in check, not letting the dam of sorrow burst through my chest. Unable to see the sight before me, I sprinted out of the place before Esther could laugh some more. “Valerie! Valerie!” Caleb hollered behind me. But I did not stop until I reached my room and slammed the door shut. I forgot that he was the Alpha and there were servants at his disposal to get a spare key card to

