“If something happens, will you tell Scarlett for me?” Valentino asks. “Of course. This world will have a Vale Prince, even if I got to name my kid that.” He scoffs. “You’re just saying that.” I stop and grab his wrist. “Hell no, I’m serious. I’d never lie to you. First name, Vale. Middle name, Prince. Last name, Pagan.” “Vale Prince Pagan,” Valentino says, testing it out. He stares out into the city skyline, like he’s imagining this child growing up in the city he didn’t get to. “They’ll have your curls and loud laughs.” “It sucks that they won’t have your blue eyes.” “Hazel is really
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