Chapter 70: Rebuilt

She bit her lip, willing herself not to cry.

She didn't mean it. Not really.

But at the same time, she did.

She wanted to run before this place felt too much like home. Before Valerian felt too much like hers. 

"Noelle..." He uttered in a more careful tone. "Did I do something wrong?"

She shook her head quickly, but she still couldn't bring ...