After what felt like hours but were only a few measly moments, Valerio and Adrian stood back up again, not bothering to dust themselves off.
"How are we planning on going into the city?" Adrian asked and his mate looked at him with a face beeming with resolve.
"Like I own the place."
That was all the answer Adrian needed as he nodded his head and reached out to take Valerio's hand.
"Alright, let's go." Saying that, he started to turn away but Valerio hadn't moved. That caused him to look back and he saw his mate's face shining with concern and a fragment of hesitation.
"Ian..." Valerio uttered out, making Adrian realize exactly what was coming out of his mouth next. "Would it be too terrible if you were to go—"
"Don't you dare." Adrian warned him in all seriousness. "Don't you da
