Despite the fact that you had been dating Valeria for nearly two years, you had never seen her cry. Sure, you had seen her upset, but never in tears. Crying wasn't something she liked to do. It made her feel weak—vulnerable. After all, she was supposed to be a leader.

That's why it came as a surprise when you came home to find her crying, hidden away in your shared bedroom.

"!Por el amor de Dios!" Valeria whispered harshly to herself, desperately wiping at her tears.