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CHAPTER 83
~Ash's POV~
My heart skipped a beat when I heard Valerie's name being mentioned there. I swallowed and took a step back.
Something in me locked up. A single name burned in my chest.
Valerie.
I turned quietly, slipping back down the hallway before they noticed. I found Ace leaning against the wall near the stairwell, tossing a small red fruit in his hand like he'd never moved.
"Well?" he asked.
I swallowed. "Where's Luna Star?"
Rather than answer me, Ace questioned. "I knew you were eavesdropping. What did you hear that left you shaken?"
Just as I was about to answer, he beat me to it, his eyes darkening a bit. "And don't you dare lie to your twin. I know you. What is wrong?"
My voice was low, tight. "It's not nothing, just a visit."
Ace raised a brow. "Spill?"
"It's not in my place to say or hear. You are free to ask Mum later, but for now, I just need to confirm something."