VALERIA.

Stefano steps in front of me, and for a whole moment, the world seems to stop spinning. I look at him, wondering where he came from and how he knew I was here. But most of all, I’m just wondering why he came to save me considering everything that happened between us.

I almost can’t believe he’s real. Yet here he is, pushing me behind him, shielding me as Professor Blossom turns to us again. He sneers, spitting on the ground, his eyes still fixed on ...