VALKYRIE

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The room blinked with red, infuriating lights that hung at the sides of the ceiling.

My eyelids squeezed as I trudged quietly into the room. My gaze moved until I spotted Azira at the corner. Tied to the long lounge chair.

I felt Noura's cold gaze boring holes into my back.

Did I make the right decision? My mind screamed, clawing for answers, as Azira's eyes widened.

Her lips were trembling. She nodded slowly, indicating that I leave.

But my legs couldn't ...