Chapter 64

Valerie pov

I wasn’t sure how I did it, but just in the nick of time, I barely dodged the dagger aimed straight at my head. It was as though the world had slowed down as I ducked, watching in both horror and disbelief as the blade sliced through strands of my hair and lodged itself into the headboard behind me.

My lips parted in shock, but no words came out. I jerked my body back, staring at the d