A Friend's Promise

Sylvie's POV

I remained on the cold, hard floor of the office. The heavy wooden door had long since clicked shut, but the echoing slam of Valerion storming out still rattled in my bones. I wrapped my arms around my knees, pulling them tight against my chest. A deep shiver tore through my spine, refusing to subside. *Am I that disgusting?* The thought clawed at my throat, suffocating my breath. *A