Chapter 4
Kissing Valeria was like embracing fire, a cleansing fire that chased everything else away. Nathalie, and the memory of her hateful words from earlier, burned away with the soft scent of Valeria’s shampoo. Sarah’s poisonous words turned to ash as Jo enjoyed the flavors of fruit mixed with the gin they’d both been enjoying. Even her worries about the paparazzi faded away as she opened up to Valeria.
Jo stroked her cheek when they parted for air. “Wow. I am so glad you took the lead on that.”
Valeria ducked her head and blushed. “Well, you know. I had to take my chance when I saw it, you know?” She swallowed. “My mom doesn’t know. Izzy does.” She looked away.
Jo stroked Valeria’s perfect hand. “Hey. It’s okay. If things hadn’t happened the way they had, my family wouldn’t know
