~ALINA’S POV~
The moment I stepped out of the car, all eyes turned to me.
I felt it like heat on my skin.
Heads turned, some subtly, others not even trying to hide their gawking.
Val just smirked, proud and possessive, his hand sliding firmly around my waist like he was staking a claim.
He didn’t say a word, but I felt his pride in every inch of that touch.
Like he was saying; Don’t you dare look at her. She’s mine.
A man walking past actually stumbled, his head craning so hard in my direction that he nearly walked into the wall. Somewhere near the valet station, a car screeched just a little too hard to a stop.
Valentino gave a quiet laugh under his breath.
“Easy,” he murmured with a smirk, his hand tightening around my waist.
He was smug about it. And protective.
And I… I l
