𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚

𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧

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ADRIANA|HERNANDEZ

I groan as the sunlight hits my face.

I roll onto my back and stare at the ceiling. Do I seriously need to get up today? The bed is so comfy and...

The door opens and in comes Valentino with 2 coffee mugs in hand. I cringe at the bitter coffee smell, "I don't drink-" he cuts me off, "Tea." he says as he places the mug on the nightstand next to me.

"You made me tea?" I grab the mug and blow on the tea inside so it cools down. He nods then sits on the edge of the bed, staring at me as I take a sip. "Hmm, peppermint tea." I close my eyes and take another sip. "That is your favorite, right?" I smile and nod at him before placing the cup back down. "Actually um, I was wondering if the uh..wedding..is still happening even with everything going on?" Valentino sighs and his posture slightly falters, "I'll ask." is all he says and I decide not to push it.

"Ok." I stand up and walk past him to the bathroom. "Where are you going?" he asks. His eyes watching me as I walk across the room. "To brush my teeth." I mumble.

"Make it quick. I have to tell you what's happening today." I sigh and shut the bathroom door. There's more? Fuck maybe I shouldn't have signed up. I quickly brush my teeth and wash face then step back into the main room.

"So." I sit next to him on the bed and face him. "What's up with tonight?" He places his hands next to my waist and leans in, "Me and you are going out." he whispers into my ear.

"Hm?" I close my eyes slightly as he starts to pull away. "Where?" I ask while regaining my confidence and he smiles slightly then pulls back fully. "Not where," I slightly raise a brow and watch as he opens the top drawer in the night stand. "Who." he finishes while pulling out 2 photos. I sigh when I realize it isn't a real date and we'd just be going undercover.

He grabs my hand to help me stand up, "This is getting really annoying I shouldn't have volunteered." I groan and throw my head back when he hands me one of the photos. "It's only the second job so far, Princessa. Thought you could handle it." he tsks then points at the woman in the photo, "Camilla Nuñez." he then points to the man, "Josè Nuñez."

I hum then glance at Valentino, "Married or siblings?" Valentino smiles then looks at me too, "Married." he runs a hand down my back then softly pats it. "Dominic will be kidnapping them so we can take their place at a gala tonight which will lead us to Abel's commander. Joseph." I gasp when I hear the name.

"Recognize the name?" he asks me and I nod softly. "You know the name too." I mutter. Valentino chuckles and pulls me in for a hug, "I'm sorry for this, princessa. Just drop out, I won't be mad." he pulls back and looks me in the eyes but I just pout.

"I can handle it." I pull back fully and walk towards our bags. "What kind of gala? I'm sure I have a dress-" he grabs my wrist and pulls me back to him. "I have a dress for you." I hum and grin slightly, "Figured. Where are you getting these dresses from?"

"A designer." I trail my hand down his arm but he stops me. "Are you sure you still want to do this, princessa?" I hum and nod. I need this not just to help, but for myself too. I need to get over my fear of getting hurt and become stronger overall. "Si en algún momento, cambias tu mente, dímelo. No lo dudes. Entiendes?" I smile at his spanish but softly nod. "I understand." I mutter while trying to trail my hand down his arm when he yet again, stops me.