VALERIA
He screams at me , and it's terrifying to see Edwards distorted features twisted into cruel , adult expressions .
I reach into my neckline and pull out the star , its sharp tips stained red with my blood .
He extends his small hand and steps closer .
I stretched mine too , trembling .
Something screams inside me that he must not have it , that I've already revealed too much .
My mind races frantically , trying not to look behind him so don't give away Celine , who is slowly approaching .
I tightened my grip on the relic , the metal shimmering like moonlight .
Just before it falls into his grasp , he tenses and suddenly spins around to face the ambush from the Alpha .
Dark shadows project from the boy's small body as he now battles Celine .
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