Valerie’s POV “Alric… put me down!” “ let go of me!” “You can't just take me off class, you bandit.” “Alric…” I screamed endlessly, but none of my pleas seemed to reach him. He didn’t stop until we were inside the school storeroom, my back hitting the cold wall as my knees dropped to the floor. Trying to stand back up, supporting myself with the walls. “What are you doing? Why did you bring me here?” I shouted, my voice trembling. Trying to get back up but my knees hit the floor again, this time harder than the last, tears pouring down due to the impact. “You don’t want to listen, what does it take you to just keep quiet and listen to me.” he growled, his hand wrapping around my neck, tight, while the other hand was in his pocket, his grip was still firm, he leaned closer, cutting

