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Chapter 183
~Author’s POV~
Storm folded his arms, scrutinising them both with that intense older-brother stare that once made Solstice confess to sneaking into the war room at thirteen.
"You’re playing a dangerous game, both of you," he muttered. "And if Father finds out—"
"He won’t," Valerie countered rather sharply. "Not from me. And not from you."
Storm exhaled, pinching the bridge of his nose. "You two are going to get me killed."
Solstice smiled. "That’s the spirit."
After a long pause, Storm finally gave a single nod. "Fine. I’ll help. But if either of you do anything reckless—again—you’re answering to me before Father."
"Deal," Valerie said.
Solstice crossed her fingers behind her back. "Totally."
Storm didn’t want to know what that meant. He just turned and scanned the courtyard again, now with more intent.
"Start talking," he said. "Who do we suspect, and what’s the plan?" Valerie and Solstice exchanged glances. "What?"
"Well, no plan or no suspect," Solstice started.
"What?"
"Huh, well.. I may have a lead, though. Solstice and I are planning on using the break to sneak out again."
"What happened to sneaking out on a typical day? You two are trained at infiltration, or have you forgotten?"
Solstice gave Valerie the ’I told you so’ glance, and she glared daggers at her.
"More like distracted," Solstice muttered, and Valerie held back the urge to smack her across the head.
"I haven’t, Storm," Valerie quickly defended herself.
"Then what? Explain it all to me."
"I... Well, I have an issue."
"What issue?"
"Boy issue," Solstice chipped in.
"Solstice Aura Gold, I swear if you interrupt me one more time, you will regret coming to PSA." Waves of aura swirled around Valerie as she pressed her lips into a thin line.
"Storm..." Valerie drawled, "...yes, I have a boy problem, but not in the way that you think. Riven... the Student Council Vice President, has his sharp eyes everywhere, making it hard."
"But you are sharper, aren’t you?"
Valerie nodded. "I am."
"Then that is enough. You would do what needs to be done as discreetly as you can."
"I will. You do not have to worry."
"Good girl." Storm turned towards Solstice. "And you, behave. Do not cause trouble for Vi. And Valerie, please, be safe. Look out for each other. I love you both."
Both girls nodded and walked closer to him, enveloping him in a big hug.
"Father would know soon enough, but I will need to talk to him personally. Mother can’t go through this stress."
Solstice lowered her gaze and nodded.
"Besides, mother’s pregnant."
At once, Solstice lifted her head. "What?"
"Yes. We found out yesterday. She was stressed, and she collapsed as a result." Pain and fear flickered in Solstice’s eyes. "Hey, Sol... it is alright. I will inform Dad next week and ease the news carefully."
Valerie nodded as she lightly pressed Solstice’s shoulder.
"Alright. Thank you."
"Okay, girls, I need to leave now. Take care of yourself."
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~Axel’s POV~
The video had gone viral before lunch ended. Not just across our class group but school-wide.
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