H A I L E Y Valerie and Giovanni were the only ones who knew about my pregnancy, and trust me, it’s been absolutely bliss. Valerie was my best friend, and Giovanni was Dominic's brother, my friend, and a second in command, and they were the only ones who knew about the pregnancy. Valerie had been my rock through everything. She was there for me when I was at my lowest, when I was hurting, and when I was lost. She was a fierce, loyal, and a loving friend who would do anything for me. When I told her about the baby a few days ago, she was ecstatic. She was jumping up and down, a wide grin on her face that absolutely warmed my heart. "I'm going to be an auntie again!" she squealed, pulling me into a tight, fierce hug. "This is amazing, Hailey. You and Dominic deserve this. You really do."

