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VALENTINO|SANTOS

God she looked amazing.

When the contract was first announced within the families I promised Alex I wouldn't catch any feelings for her. That i'd give her the freedom to see other men and find her actual soulmate. But looking at her now, fuck it's hard to keep my promise. She looks beautiful and I never realized that she was no longer my best friend's little sister but the woman i'm going to marry.

"I.." she trails off not knowing what to say. "You don't have to exaggerate it to make me feel good."
she mutters while walking past me.

I watch from behind as she leaves. How could she think I was just trying to boost her ego? She looked amazing and needed to know.

I catch up behind her as she grabs the box of heels I bought her from the kitchen counter and stop her with a hand on her waist. "Adriana, i'm
not lying. You look so fucking beautiful in this dress. And fuck, this red hair." I tuck a strand behind her ear then kiss her cheek. "It looks great on you." but nothing will beat her natural, dark brown curly hair.

"Whatever you say." she sighs heavily and sits on the couch to put her heels on. I sit beside her and watch carefully as she slides them on then buckles the strap around her ankle. "Why are you watching me?" she asks softly.

Fuck me. It is taking all my willpower not to grab her neck and kiss the fuck out of her. I glance at the dainty gold necklace around her neck then at her bold red lip. "Am I not allowed to look at you now?" she stands up and walks past me, "Not when you're staring like a creep." I stand up and follow behind her, "Note taken." I grab the suit jacket draped on the back of the couch and shrug it on.

"Ready?" I ask her. She hums in response then opens the door but I pull her back. "Last chance to tap out." she shakes her head. "I am set on this and I will do it. Joseph doesn't scare me anymore."

He kidnapped you a few weeks ago. Is what I want to say, but I keep shut. "Ok, let's go." I put my hand on her back and lead her to the car.

"Is there anything specific I need to know?" I pause and think about it as I step into the drivers seat. "Not that I know of. Camilla and Josè have just been accepted into the Italian mafia and have never been seen before." she slightly tilts her head to the side and furrows her brows, "How is that?" she asks.

I start the car and glance at her, "How is what?" I reverse out the parking lot. She adjusts herself in her seat and plays with her hair, it feels impossible to pull my eyes away. She finally speaks up again. "How is it possible that they've never been seen in public, yet they're new members of the mafia?"

"I heard they're like super rich and had connections. Maybe some blackmailing as well." Adriana snorts and it's a sound I wanna hear over and over again. It's fucking adorable. Since when do I say adorable?

"What's so funny?" I ask while trying to contain my smile. "No it's just that.." she tries to contain her laugh as she talks but fails, "You gossip like a girl oh my goodness." I roll my eyes and slightly slow the car down.

"You are so dramatic, Ana." She smiles and hits my arm playfully. "A little." she albeit whispers.

"Also," she mutters while fumbling with her hands in her lap, "Um, are there any updates on your sister.." she trails off trying to remember her name and I slightly smile at her attempt. "Anastasia." I finish for her.