Unheeded Warning

Valerie slammed the heavy volume shut, the sharp clap echoing down the quiet aisle. "Mind leaving me alone? I get it. Vanessa is wonderful. I just hope she puts all that talent to good use somewhere else."

Kyra glared back, her lip curling with undisguised contempt. In her eyes, Valerie would never measure up to Vanessa in a single metric, whether it was charm, wit, or bravery.

Kyra turned on he