Valerie's POV
I haven't had such a lively birthday since my parents' death.
Today, I received gifts and ate with other people who specifically came to celebrate my birthday.
As I saw them off in the evening, I couldn't help but feel my eyes water from the unshed tears.
I haven't been so happy in a long time.
Shadow, whom today I knew was called Casper, noticed me and stopped to look at me.
"What's wrong Little Ghost?" He asked curiously, which attracted the attention of Caelan who was already heading towards the car.
"Nothing." I said with a smile through my unshed tears.
Caelan turned to look in my direction and I couldn't look away for some reason.
He looked at me for a while then walked back to stand in front of me.
I didn't know what he was up to, but I could feel that he didn't have any malice towards me.
So, I didn't react for a moment.
Then he stretched his arms and for a moment, I flinched because I thought he was going to hit me.
