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Chapter 48 - Faes

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CHAPTER 48

~Valerie's POV~

The dorm living room was unusually calm for once. Soft golden evening light filtered through the large windows, giving the space a warm, hazy glow as everyone sat there, busy with one thing or another.

A cup of tea sat forgotten beside me, cooling. The occasional tapping of laptop keyboards was the only sound between us.

Astraea was curled up on the floor, laptop balanced on her crossed legs, eyes locked on her screen as she typed out something that looked far too boring to be casual browsing.

Homework. Must be nice.

Meanwhile, mine was far from school-related.

I propped my laptop on my thighs, screen dimmed low, scrolling discreetly through forums and maps—tracking routes, disguises, and, most importantly, underground clubs—those hidden, quiet, and safe ones, the kind that dealt in secrets, not drinks.

I was halfway through planning how not to get caught again when Emerald's voice suddenly rang out.

"Astraea?"

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