VALERIA Really ? I thought I heard you murmuring something. She approached me with suspicion . No , I was just thinking out loud . Did you manage to sort things out with your boyfriend ? I descended the steps and found her sitting on the last one , suddenly bursting into tears . Between sobs , she confessed her struggles with her mate and her parents being the Alphas daughter wasn't easy Don't be like that . There's got to be a solution . Don't you have anyone who supports you ? Maybe a sister ? No ! Why are you asking me if I have a sister?! She snapped , lifting her gaze defensively . I mean … Sorry , I didn't mean to be rude . All of this has me really nervous . And no , I don't have a sister or anyone else . I nodded , though her reaction felt strangely defensive for such a s

