Valerian POV

Would it be too much if I laughed at our ‘first’ meeting?

Darius probably wouldn’t take it too well, but I just couldn’t help myself, barely restraining myself to a grin as she came out and saw me. Oh, Eleonore definitely remembered me.

“Hello,” I smirked, watching her tense just the slightest bit but her poker face was good in front of her father and unlike last time, I doubted that she’d allow herself to run away with him at her ...