chp 5
Zen finally made his way deeper into the hall, where the music was softer, and the newlyweds were being congratulated for what felt like the hundredth time.
Spotting Valentina, he walked straight over.
Zen Sutton (DA)
Look at you.
Zen teased as he came up behind her.
Zen Sutton (DA)
Finally snagged your dream girl. How does it feel, Mrs. Happily-Ever-After?
Valentina turned, smirking.
Valentina Monroe (A)
It feels like I’m finally free from all your bad relationship advice, love guru.
Zen Sutton (DA)
Hey, my advice is legendary.
Zen said, holding a hand to his chest in mock offense.
Zen Sutton (DA)
But seriously, congrats, Val. I’m happy for you.
Valentina Monroe (A)
Thanks.
She said, her smile softening.
Valentina Monroe (A)
And for the record, I didn’t need your advice to win Samantha over.
Zen Sutton (DA)
Yeah, yeah.
Zen muttered, then hesitated before pulling out his phone.
Zen Sutton (DA)
Hey, actually… do you know this person?
He tapped his gallery and showed her the blurry picture of Leonel he’d snapped earlier.
Valentina squinted at the screen, then looked at Zen with a deadpan expression.
Valentina Monroe (A)
Zen. Why do you have a picture of some random omega? Are you creeping at my wedding?
Zen raised his hands in surrender.
Zen Sutton (DA)
It’s not like that! I just… saw him and, I don’t know, felt something. I swear I’m not a stalker. Look—
He pretended to delete it.
Zen Sutton (DA)
—happy now?
Valentina rolled her eyes but smirked.
Valentina Monroe (A)
You’re hopeless.
She leaned in and peered at the picture again.
Valentina Monroe (A)
Hmm… I think that’s one of Samantha’s sister’s friends. I’m not sure though. I’ll ask her later.
Zen Sutton (DA)
Seriously? You’d do that for me?
Valentina Monroe (A)
Only so you stop being weird.
Valentina said, shaking her head.
Zen Sutton (DA)
Fair enough.
Zen said, smiling as he glanced at the picture one last time before deleting it for real this time.
Zen Sutton (DA)
Thanks, Val. You’re the best.
Valentina Monroe (A)
(smirk) I know. Now go mingle before people think you’re sulking because I didn’t marry you.
Zen rolled his eyes and melted back into the crowd, but his mind was still stuck on the beautiful omega from earlier.
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