Chapter 45

STEFANO. I frown at Priestess Lilith, my pulse starting to quicken. "What do you mean primary suspect?" "It's exactly what it is," she says, pouring herself a glass of brandy while smiling. "That girl Valeria Marcus is the only common denominator in all the cases. Your principal might continue to deny it, but the Black Coats are definitely going down that road." No. That can't be... I know Valeria didn't do anything bad. She's not the one who should be convicted for everything. I slide off the stool. "Thank you for your help, Priestess." Her pale eyes gleam. "Anytime, Stefano. I will contact you as soon as I find a clue about the old Luna." The only thing I can do is nod. Everything is hazy in my head now. Surely they're not thinking about arresting Valeria, right? If Professor Blossom is still putting up a fight to protect her, surely he knows that she's innocent. Maybe I can tell him what I know and work with him to get Valeria off the hook. With that in mind, I get back into