A cold drizzle began to drench the private airbase on the outskirts of New York as two black sedans belonging to the Valentino family stopped directly in front of the military medical care building. The glow of the spotlights around the perimeter of the base reflected off the wet asphalt, creating a somber golden reflection amidst the darkness of dawn.
Inside the rear cabin of the main sedan, the atmosphere was profoundly quiet and harrowing. Valera sat curled up in the corner of the seat, her body trembling continuously and softly. Clarissa's thick fur coat was wrapped tightly around her narrow shoulders, keeping her cold body warm. Beside her, Clarissa held Valera's shoulders tightly, stroking her best friend's arm with whatever strength she had left while letting her own tears fall sil
