Sweet Defiance

Valerie protected the people she cared about in her own way. For Felicity, she could lash out at Damon. She took good care of Carmen. As for Alaric and his four assistants, she was not afraid of Tristan's aggression.

She was very sincere with her friends—so much so that she could turn into a lioness just to protect them.

In the car, Alaric fastened Valerie's seat belt. The corner of his mouth graz