Valeria was even more excited for this home visit. This time she wasn't alone; she was to have the most wonderful companion by her side. She wished the road would never end, that it would stretch on forever. She took her small bag and checked her hat and gloves in the mirror. For the first time in a long while, these clothes didn't bother her; they brought an unexpected sense of self-confidence.
She left the dormitory, and as she was gliding toward their meeting point, she paused at the sight of a rose being held out to her just as she turned the corner. When she turned her head to see the owner of the hand, she was met by Hanry, who was looking at her.
She raised her eyebrows and began to stare at him. Truly, she had started to hate him even before she knew he was a vampire!
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