Chapter 348

Valeria’s POV

I sat on the edge of my bed, staring into the shadows cast by the dim light spilling through the curtains.

My fingers dug into the sheets, twisting the fabric, and I could feel my pulse hammering in my ears.

Every muscle in my body was tense, as if I were bracing for something I didn’t want to happen but couldn’t avoid. A cold emptiness settled over me, heavier than grief, heavier th