Chapter 68

Valerie's POV

I woke from a dream where an octopus had wrapped its tentacles around me so tightly I could barely breathe. When I opened my eyes, the first thing I did was push away this "octopus" just to catch my breath.

"You're awake?" His voice was low and hoarse, and he wrapped his arms around my waist again.

"You almost killed me! Get off." I pushed him, but he didn't even budge.

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