⊰⋅⋅•⋅⋅⋅•⋅∙∘☽MALCOLM'S P.O.V.☾∘∙•⋅⋅⋅•⋅⋅⊰
Valeria was an excited ball of mess. She was everywhere—eyes wide, bouncing in her seat, eager to start something new, and in no way ready to sleep. Her energy was infectious, even if it left me feeling like a tired parent watching a toddler after a sugar rush.
Sebastian was the only one among us who spoke Japanese, and the menu didn’t come with an English version, so Valeria was glued to him, watching with absolute fascination as he ordered our food. It was ridiculous. But also, kind of cute.
I leaned back in my seat, watching her. I felt like I was witnessing someone discovering happiness for the first time. When I first met her, I was confused. A pretty girl, a mating bond pulling me toward her. But I already have a soul bond. I didn’t think m
