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Chapter 28

Olivia's POV

I woke up feeling a warm naked body stirring next to me, but I kept my eyes shut whilst still pretending to be fast asleep. I was too tired to care anyway, yet already aware of what Domenico's intentions were and I was all for it. I felt him nibbling at the side of my neck as he stroked my hair, almost lulling me back to sleep. I felt his hand slide down until it reached my exposed rear.

"Why do you always resort to such sneaky methods to wake me up?" I murmured, my voice still thick with sleep. I let out a dramatic sigh, already knowing what time it was. Not that I was really complaining—but my body could definitely use a break.

"It's not like you want me to stop this from going where it's about to go"

I slowly opened my eyes, deciding it was time to put a gentle pause on whatever he had in mind. "Babe, my body needs a little recovery time," I said, reaching for his hand and turning to face him with a soft smile.

"Yeah?" he asked softly, brushing his fingers against my cheek, his silver eyes locked onto mine with quiet intensity.

"Can you give my body a little break, please?" I asked with a playful pout, letting my eyes wander over the tattoos scattered across his skin—from his neck to his hands—carefully avoiding his gaze. Thankfully, his legs were still untouched canvas.

He chuckled, his gaze full of warmth and affection. "Can I just absorb you into my soul?" he said with a grin. "I think I'm officially obsessed. I want to be close to you always. Words can't fully express how deeply I love you and what I feel for you. I know love isn't just physical—but being near you makes me feel whole. I still can't believe someone like you chose me... and now you're my wife." He gently twirled a strand of my hair between his fingers as we lay there, facing each other.

"Domenico, I love you so much. I can't imagine my life with anyone else but you," I said sincerely. "You and your family are my whole world—there's nowhere else I'd rather be. I'll never take your love or care for granted. You never have to question how I feel about you or worry that I'd ever leave. That's just not who I am." I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him deeply, pouring all my love into that moment.

I instantly regretted opening up—his mind clearly took it as a green light. Before things could escalate, I seized the moment and hopped out of bed the second his phone rang. Perfect timing. I made a beeline for the bathroom. That phone really is a lifesaver... and a nuisance.

We both showered and got dressed, getting ready for the night out at the club. The guys would be arriving soon, and time was ticking. We'd planned to have a group dinner and some pre-drinks at our place before heading out together.

I slipped into a sleek, form-fitting black dress with delicate straps, pairing it with strappy heels. For the first time in ages, I straightened my long black hair, giving it a smooth, polished look. Domenico looked effortlessly stylish in a crisp white shirt—three buttons undone—light blue straight-cut jeans, and fresh white Gucci sneakers. The tattoos peeking out from his rolled-up sleeves added just the right touch of edge. He looked dangerously handsome... and luckily, he's all mine.

I couldn't wait to see Camilla and Kate. When the doorbell rang, Domenico headed downstairs to see who had arrived. He'd been patiently waiting while I finished up my usual light makeup routine.

Once I was ready, I grabbed my phone and a tiny crossbody clutch—just big enough for the essentials. As I stepped out of our bedroom, I heard Domenico chatting with someone in the lounge. Smiling, I rounded the corner, expecting to see Camilla and Kate. But to my surprise, it was a blonde woman sitting confidently on the couch, her gaze fixed on Domenico. She had a striking figure, long glittery nails, and a bold presence that instantly shifted the mood.