Chapter 53

Sheila's point of view

Oh, my goddess!

My eyes fell back on the mark on Valerie's wrist.

Why did she have that?

Why did the women in my dreams have that?

"Sheila?" I felt warm, soothing hands on my shoulder. I glanced up to find Valerie next to me, her wide eyes on me now holding concern. "Are you alright?" She asked.

I nodded, even though I was very much not alright. My heart was racing hard right now, and I couldn't slow it down. Valerie was standing right in front of me, but it was as if my surroundings had somehow changed and I was in the middle of fights and deaths from my dream. My breathing became too hard, and before I knew it, I was already choking on my breath.

I could feel Valerie's panic right next to me. Her hand left my shoulder and found its way to my face. She held me tightly, making me stare into her deep purple eyes.

"Breathe, Sheila." Her words sounded normal, but I could feel the magic in them as I began to calm down; my breathing became normal, and my body's vibra