Valerie

As soon as I reached my room, I slammed the door shut, trying to not break down. My breaths came out shaky.

I didn't know how I was able to keep myself composed for the rest of the day, but as we reached the pack house, I was already nearing the brink.

Guilt. Pure guilt gnawed at my conscience.

‘No more secrets or things from the past.’

The weight of my secret bore down on me like a physical force, making it hard to breathe.

I had agreed so damn easily when I knew it wasn't ...