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The heavenly aroma of food stirred me from my peaceful slumber

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The heavenly aroma of food stirred me from my peaceful slumber. I yawned lazily, stretching my limbs before slowly fluttering my eyes open.

My gaze landed on a tray in the corner of the room, piled high with delicious-looking food. I licked my lips in delight.

As I tried to stand, a sharp pain shot through my lower region. I nearly lost my balance, but strong arms wrapped around my waist just in time.

Luciano.

His intense eyes locked onto mine. A cool drop of water fell onto my cheek, and I looked up to see his wet hair, still dripping from a recent shower.

His bare chest pressed against my skin, sending a chill down my spine.

"Buon giorno, gemma," he whispered, leaning in for a kiss.

I turned my face away, causing his brows to furrow.

"A kiss, gemma?" he questioned.

I gave him a look. "I haven't brushed, Luciano," I stated bluntly.

"So?" He reached for me again, but I was quicker, darting into the bathroom despite the soreness between my legs.

I locked the door, turned on the shower, and stepped under the hot stream, letting it soothe my aching body.

After brushing my teeth and freshening up, I wrapped a towel around myself and stepped out.

Luciano was sitting on the sofa, completely engrossed in his phone. I paused, taking a moment to admire him.

The fact that this dangerous, devastatingly handsome man was mine sent a flutter through my chest.

Our conversation in the bathtub last night came rushing back, and I couldn't stop the smile that curved my lips.

The idea of being the mother of his children was both terrifying and thrilling.

I walked into the closet and froze for a moment—my clothes had been unpacked and neatly arranged beside his.

A flutter of warmth hit me. I dressed in an orange shirt and black shorts, tied my hair into a ponytail, and noticed my cosmetics already laid out on the dresser.

Everything was perfectly placed.

A black bottle caught my attention. I picked it up and popped the lid open, smiling at the familiar, masculine scent of his cologne.

I glanced at him through the mirror—still glued to his phone—so I sprayed a bit on myself.

We ate breakfast together, sitting at the edge of the bed. As soon as I was done, I crawled back under the covers to avoid eating the fruit on the tray.

"Camila," he warned, "don't make me force you."

I shook my head stubbornly. He said nothing—but a moment later, he pounced on me and began tickling without mercy.

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