Chapter Twenty Three - Figure

Valkyrie Behati

The sinister laugh echoed through the woods, sending chills down my spine. I glimpsed a shadow, but it vanished like a popped bubble.

“Who are you? Show yourself, coward!” I shouted while gritting my teeth. I couldn’t hide my voice trembling with fear.

My mind immediately scanned through my photographic memory, especially in my journal. If my bearings are accurate, this was the day I started feeling that someone was following me every time I went home to my apartment.

Laine started stalking me that day, but I decided to ignore it. It didn’t happen in the woods though, things are truly changing.

“I am not afraid of you, show yourself and fight me!” I furiously screamed, my hands forming into a grip.

I sensed someone charging at me, so I got ready to fight. Just as I was about to take them down, they grabbed my wrists.

“Kyrie, what’s wrong? Why are you here?” Alex asked while roaming his eyes around our surroundings.

“W-What are you doing here?” I relaxed when I recogniz