Playing It Safe

Valerie watched Sloane, her eyes rimmed with red but her whole vibe calm and collected. Valerie just stayed quiet for a while.

All these years, Sloane always knew how to keep her feelings in check.

It was like she'd built this huge shell around herself. Whenever she felt down, she'd just retreat inside, and when the hurt faded, she'd come out looking like nothing ever happened.

Valerie couldn't he