Morning descended in Neravalle like any other day, but the LuceNera was completely exhausted as he rolled out of bed.
Daniela's screaming voice, hurling accusations at him haunted him as he freshened up in the bathroom.
The only way he had successfully silenced her last night, was by walking into his room and shutting the door, locking her out.
He just wanted to be able to think clearly without her voice constantly in his ears.
His palm covered his face as he stood in front of the mirror.
Days like this, he didn't know what he was doing.
But as a leader, he had to show up. He couldn't afford not to show up.
Especially now that there were security concerns that needed to be discussed.
He had to find some motivation somewhere.
His hand moved away from his face, as motivation did come in the face of a person.
"Valentina," he thought, a smile tugging the corner of his lips.
A smile which turned into a frown the moment another motivational face appeared in his mind.
