Chapter 75.

Valerie pov

As I walked down the path through the woods, I wrapped my arms around myself. My steps were slow and steady, not from the cold, but from the way I trembled. The image of Lydia’s lifeless body kept flashing through my mind, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t push it away.

At this point, I knew I wasn’t necessarily feeling guilty about what happened. I had done what needed to be