C111 Secret location

**Valerie**

I got to where he was standing, trying to keep my expression neutral. “What are you doing here?”

His gaze found Matt, who was standing beside me, and his jaw tightened, but he didn't say a word. Instead, his eyes returned to me. "Valerie," he said, his voice low and urgent.

I sighed out, knowing what he wanted to say. Then I shook my head slightly. "Please, not tonight