Chapter 24 The Smile She Once Lost

Valerie's POV

I was startled by the presence that I didn't expect tonight. He bore his eyes at me with emotions I couldn't name. We stared into each other's eyes and even when I wanted to look away, his gaze seemed to be sucking my attention in and I couldn't avert my gaze. My heart was racing as we drowned in each other’s stares.

Out of nowhere, Beatrice showed up and held onto Gideon's arm. She