STELLA pressed her back against the door and slid to the marble floor, sitting on her bottom.
What the heck was that? What has gotten into Alex? Why would he even say such a thing to her? How could he assume that she loved Valeric? Sure, she liked him, but not love. How could she? It just wasn't possible.
…not Valeric.
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A black SUV pulled over to drive into the royal manor and park in the massive parking lot. The door was opened by Theo, and a set of black Italian shoes met the floor. Valeric lifted his head and got out of the car. He adjusted the mask he wore, and with heavy strides, he began to match towards the entrance double door, his gloved hands shoved into the pocket of his pants.
The security bowed to him, but he didn't pay them any heed. Instead, he turned to Nix, whose shoulders were heaving in anger.
"Have you seen Diego, Nix?"
