Chapter 184

Valerie

"Val!"

The moment we stepped inside, I was immediately pulled into a tight, warm embrace. She shoved her brother aside without hesitation and wrapped her arms around me, hugging me so hard it felt like she planned to squeeze the life out of me.

"...can't breathe..." I said, flailing my hands and patting her back.

Darius grabbed the back of her collar and pulled her away from me, finally gi