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~Valerie's POV~
Times like this called for Valerie Sapphire Violet Snow to revisit the drawing board and get my shit together.
I arched a brow. "You have your parfait."
"What's yours is mine," he said simply, lips twitching into a smirk.
Rolling my eyes, I scooped a bit and held it near his mouth. He parted his lips and took in the spoon.
Ace did a dramatic 'humm,' clearly enjoying my snacks.
"More, love."
"Seriously, you aren't a baby, Ace."
"But I am your babe, your boyfriend, so I am your babe. More, please."
Still, guilt pricked at me for neglecting her since her return.
I took a deep breath, squared my shoulders, and mouthed a soft "thank you" her way as I packed my bag. I needed to regroup. To think.
I exited the classroom quickly, hoping to avoid my mates—or anyone else, really—until I could breathe again.
But of course, fate wasn't done mocking me.