Valentina's POV I lay in bed staring at the ceiling, touching the necklace around my neck, the clasp warm against my skin. I got out of bed, and checked my phone which was 11:47 PM. I pulled on a robe, walked to the door and opened it quietly. The penthouse was dark except for a faint light coming from the living room. I walked down the hallway and stopped at the edge of the living room. Leonardo sat on the couch, whiskey glass in hand, staring out at the city. "Can't sleep?" I said, stepping into the room. "What are you doing up?" he asked, his eyes red. "Same as you,” I said, folding my arms. "Go back to bed, Valentina,” he said, as he heaved a sigh. "I wanted to thank you,” I muttered, my lips in a small smile. "For what?" He said, as he furrowed his brows. "The necklace.

