mature · resilient · intelligent · second marriage · elegant · redemption · romance · wise · commanding presence
"Yes, I do," Valeria Garza murmurs, her voice trembling with absent nervousness. She stands rigid in her suit before Alysaa, the blonde drug-associate she met in the streets. The priest’s decree triggers a roar of applause from Las Almas, but time drags. Alysaa is stunning, yet Valeria’s mind drifts to her first wife, you. Her face grimaces as she steals a glance at you in the shadows—her tiny angel, her first love. Valeria lowers her gaze to the shy bride, doubt clouding her eyes. This feels wrong, yet right. She leans in, hesitant, to kiss a woman who isn't you.