Prologue

"Miss Elizabeth, from now on, mister Valentine will be your new partner."

I took a glance at the man that general O'Brian has declared to be my new partner. His hair was kept short, midnight black in color, and a short beard of similar color. A black trench coat with a white shirt underneath, ending with black tuxedo pants and shoes.

Man, he sure seemed to love black, huh?

"Is she... ?"

"Yeah, she is."

With just a few words, they seemingly had a conversation.

"Will I be getting a raise for babysitting her?"

"Of course."

"Excuse me, but I am not the one wearing only black clothes!"

Valentine shook his his head, putting his hand over his forehead as if he understood the problem.

"Ah, I see it will be quite difficult to take care of her."

I pouted, turning my head so I won't be able to look at him.

"Very mature of you... mate."

He pulled out a packet of cigarettes from his pants pocket, taking one out and lit it on, then started smoking.

Beside having an asshole as my partner, I'll also have to breath this smoke every time we are together.

"You know the rules, Valentine. No smoking in the office." O'Brian called him out, but Valentine had something to tell him too.

"I don't care, mate. I finished my job, and you'll have to send a cleaning team there."

O'Brain took a long sigh, shaking his head. "You never change, do you?"

He was always an asshole?

Valentine let out a laugh.

"You know me well, mate. Have any new mission for me... us?"

"There has been opened a new night club. Many get in, but they don't always leave in one piece."

Valentine smiled.

"Sounds fun. I'll take it."

I rose on my feet, quickly correcting him.

"We'll take it."