Isabella

Valentino came back quickly. I wanted to ask Damon for more information. I made a mental note to do that later. I heard multiple footsteps behind me, so I turned around to find the snake woman.

"I brought a witness," Valentino said.

"And I'm going to record the conversation," Damon said as the woman settled to stand beside the table.

"Knock yourself out," Valentino said with a scowl on his face. Clearly, Valentino was not pleased. He muttered and grumbled through the words of his agreement with Damon. They shook hands and pricked their fingers as the sign of a blood covenant.

I looked at Valentino again. He looked...