A Deadly Embrace

Valerie's heart immediately softened.

"It's obvious!" said Valerie.

'Who cares? I'll coax him first,' thought Valerie.

"I don't doubt you! I'm not mad either!" Valerie said it without thinking.

Valerie was stunned by her own words.

She thought again, 'That's not right. Who am I mad at? Why am I mad? It sounds like I'm jealous!'

Valerie was dumbfounded and immediately shut up.

Cassian laughed light