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CHAPTER 405
~Valerie's POV~
I forced out a laugh, though it sounded strained even to my own ears. "Heat? No, no. I'm just... ovulating. It happens to all girls. Completely normal hormonal thing."
Dristan's eyes narrowed. "Valerie—"
"Really, it's nothing important," I interrupted quickly, waving my hand dismissively. "Just my body doing its monthly thing. You know how it is."
I could tell they didn't believe me. The way they were all tensed and alert as they stared at me, made that painfully clear.
But I plastered on my brightest smile. "Look, I appreciate the concern, but I'm fine. Really. I just want to go home and take a nice bath. We'll see each other later this evening, okay?"
"Are you sure?" Axel asked in a soft, concerned voice. "We could walk you back. Make sure you're okay."
"I'm sure," I said firmly, taking another step back. "I promise. I just need some time alone."
