"Do you think I am pitiful?" He asked in a soft voice.
A bit caught off guard by the question, Everly stared at him before slowly shaking her head.
"No, I don't think so." She replied with a soft smile on her face, and a slight frown emerged on Valerio's face.
"You're lying." He retaliated immediately.
"No! I am not! Why would I lie?" Everly inquired, with visible curiosity on her face.
"So you really don't think I am pitiful?" Valerie asked in an even softer tone.
Everly nodded her head at him and brushed his hair back with her fingers.
She leaned down and, shocking to Valerio, placed a soft kiss on his forehead, leaving it lingering there.
Valerio's eyes fluttered vigorously, and he parted his lips to speak, but a soft chuckle from Everly had him cease.
"Sir Avalanzo, I don't think you are pitiful at all. Do you know why?" She asked, and Valerio slightly shook his head at her.
