PRINCESSA

Chapter 2

Vanessa-

Life after Alexei's death has been good but scary. People have been after me & I don't understand why. I haven't done anything wrong. Leonardo, Milo & Apollo have been handling it, along with the rest of the Valentino family.

Leonardo & I have gotten closer than Milo & I. Milo doesn't speak much, he just listens. He's stays to himself in the library or in his room. We talk, well I do the talking & he listens. I once apologized for talking a lot & he didn't mind. He liked when I talked, it keeps him entertained.

I lay down on my bed & I stare up at the ceiling thinking about Elliot. Apollo allowed me to see him on my last day in the U.S. before leaving to Greece. Apollo has men watching over Elliot & Sage making sure they're save. All though they moved out of California, Apollo still has people watching over them. They will be visiting soon & I'm very excited for that day to come.

My bedroom door opens & I sit up, staring at Apollo. He takes off his shoes & suit jacket, sitting them on my desk chair. He smiles at me & I return one. He closes the door & walks into the bathroom. I hear the shower turn on & I look out the window, staring at the beautiful sky filled with stars.

Minutes later, he walks out of the bathroom in red plaid pajamas with a white tank top & walks over to my bed, laying down next to me. Apollo sometimes sleeps with me in my room when he misses me, which is almost everyday. He sighs & I lay down, resting my head on his chest hearing his heart beat.

"H-Hi." I say nervously. Every time he's around I get butterflies.

"Hey Princessa." He smiles. He grabs my hand softly & runs his fingers on my palm sending chills through my body. We don't say anything. I hear the soft wind & waves crash.

I stare at him then at our hands. He interlocks our fingers & I feel my cheeks heat up. I smile shyly & he chuckles, pulling me closer to his warm body.

"Say something in Spanish, I would like to hear you speak Spanish please." I look up at him & he stares at me with a wide smile on his face & nods.

"Mereces que te traten como la reina que eres."
You deserve to treated like the queen you are.

I didn't understand a single word but he sounded sexy as hell. His voice got deeper when he spoke Spanish.

"What did you say?" I smile.

"I said that you have a big forehead." I stare at him in disbelief & he bursts into laughter. I watch as he laughs beautifully, gasping for air. He calms down & stares at me with a big smile. I push him & he wraps his arms around me.

"Is my forehead really that big?"

"No." He chuckles

"You can probably see your reflection on it." I laugh & he shakes my head chuckling. He places multiple kisses on my forehead & I smile.

"You deserve to be treated like the queen you are. That's what I said." I hide my face in his chest. I smile. My heart flutters at his words.

"Don't shy away from me Princessa, look at me. I want to see your gorgeous face." He tickles me & I laugh. I look at him & his green eyes look deeply into my brown eyes. He's so handsome.

"Can I?" He asks & I raise an eyebrow.

"Huh?"

"Can I touch your cheek? I don't want to scare you." I nod & he smiles. I shut my eyes when he gently caresses my cheek. I felt comfort. I then feel his soft lips on my forehead making me smile. I open my eyes & he's already staring at me with a smile, his dimples showing.

Someone knocks on the door & Apollo sighs. I stare at him for a split second before getting up. I walk over to the door & open it, revealing Milo. He looks at me then at Apollo, who is on laying on the bed.

"I'll come back tomorrow." He turns around & walks away.

"Wait! Do you need something?" I ask & he turns around nodding.

"We'll talk tomorrow. Good night V." I nod & he walks away.

I shut the door & Apollo is sleeping peacefully on his back. I laugh softly & walk over to the bed, laying next to him. I rub his trimmed beard & smile. He looks so peaceful & angelic almost. I stare at him then at his plump lips.

"Are you going to watch me sleep?" He smiles, his eyes still shut.

"Uh sorry, I thought you were sleeping." I pull my hand away but he grabs it.

"Keep doing that." I nod. Apollo hates when people touch his face but he loves it when I rub his face.

He turns, laying on his side facing me. He wraps his arms around my body, bringing me closer. He lays his head on my chest & sighs. He snuggles deeper into my chest & I laugh.

"Awe look at you being a baby." I say playfully.

"I can give you one too." I slap his head & he laughs.

"Go to sleep asshole." I roll my eyes & he nods, placing a kiss on my collar bone. I run my fingers through his soft curls & he hums.

"Te protegere con mi vida mi princessa."
I will protect you with my life my Princess.

Those are the last words he says before he falls asleep. I look at him & smile. The feelings I have for him grow more everyday but I have to let myself fully heal. I need to give myself time.

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