VALENTINAAs I hurried out of the pack house, I bumped into Rey. She looked cheerful and excited. Something good must have happened.“Hey, Val, Something—”“Not now, Rey,” I stopped her. As much as I wanted to learn it, I don't have time now!My tone sounded very rude and abrupt, making her freeze, but I had no time to explain, nor did I want to drag her into this danger.She blinked, "Wha-at's wrong?" She looked sad, also concerned.Sighing, I hold her by the shoulders. "Look, I am a little busy right now. Go back to your home, okay? Don't roam around at this hour. Now, go back.”She looked more confused but thankfully didn't argue and nodded in agreement.“Good!” I murmured and left without saying anything.I ran through the woods, my heart was pounding so hard and I wouldn't lie; I was so freaking scared.Seeing Papa this way is beyond my capability to accept. If something happened to him, I could never forgive myself, nor could I survive.I had lost Mama abruptly; now, I only have
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