The Mask Falls

Valerie’s POV

Mom and Dad were watching the girls. Keeping them away from the action, they were still on the dance floor, near the band. The band had long since playing, with most of them having put away their instruments. The party was over and would not be restarted.

When I found them, the girls rushed to me, hugging me around the waist. They weren’t crying but they were clearly afraid, clinging