Chapter 26 His Birthday As The Code

Valerie swiftly seized the snacks and sharply told Desmond to leave. "Get going, Desmond!"

Desmond smirked, teasing her, "Aren't you a bit mature for these kiddie snacks?"

"Stay out of it," Valerie retorted, steering him towards the door. "I mean it, get out of my house!"

As Desmond grabbed her wrist, Valerie's pulse raced at the anger in his eyes. "What's with the look?" she inquired, her voice w