Valeria noticed the hurt look in your eyes as another cartel member made a not so nice remark about you, covering it up by saying it was a joke, but Valeria was having none of that.

“By the way, if you ever speak disrespectfully again about my partner, I’ll kill you.” She chuckled, yet her tone was dark.

“Sorry, that sounded like a joke. I will actually kill you.” This time there was no laughter as Valeria threatened the soldier, completely serious.