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Chapter 269 - Exposed

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CHAPTER 269

~Valerie's POV~

Every student turned as the circle grew quiet. My throat tightened, and my muscles locked in place.

Astraea?

Of course. Why wasn't I surprised?

Solstice warned me about her—said her ambition ran deeper than most—but I doubt even Solstice had predicted this… knew that Astraea knew of my identity. 

The question now was… would I let her win?

Across the firelight, the heirs and princes all moved forward, faces shadowed with confusion, disbelief—and something else.

Even Xander and Riven had risen to their feet, both looking directly at me with unreadable expressions.

"Excuse me?" I asked calmly, forcing a blank look on my face. "What are you talking about?"

"Don't play coy with me." Astraea's voice was laced with venom.

"Valerie?" Isla's voice broke through the tension as she halted in her steps. "Is… is what she's saying true?"

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