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CHAPTER 25
~Valerie's POV~
The next couple of days breezed past, and I did my best to avoid the Alpha heirs while trying to settle into the dorm.
Every time I sensed one of them nearby, I took another route, refused to make eye contact, and buried myself in my classes. It was easier that way—less complicated.
By Saturday, my wardrobe situation had become dire, which meant I had to do the inevitable: shopping.
As I sat on my bed, scrolling through a mental list of things I needed, Isla suddenly flopped down beside me out of nowhere, her blonde curls bouncing as she peeked at my phone screen. "Shopping?" she guessed.
"Yeah…" I drawled as my gaze darted over to the door. It was open. "I need new clothes," I admitted, letting my eyes finally settle on her face.
Astraea strolled in, dressed in a pleated short skirt and a white shirt with a sleeveless sweatshirt on top. She lounged on my bed, perked up. "Ooooh, let's go into town! You haven't been yet, have you?"