➼ Chap. 29

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P A R I S

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P A R I S

My heart beats fast and cold sweat drips down my back as I stand there, staring into the room filled with things I've only heard about or seen in movies. I don't know what to say.

My mind spins with confusion and shock. Luciano, who's always so strong, so sure of himself, now seems fragile, like he's waiting for me to shatter him with a single word.

Before I can think, Luciano moves closer and takes my hands. As his fingers hold mine, I feel something new-a tremble. Luciano, the man who's always in control, is shaking.

"Paris..."

His voice is rough and shaky, something I've never heard from him before. He swallows hard, struggling to get the words out, like he's bracing himself for me to walk away.

"If... if you don't want me anymore, if you don't love me anymore because of this, I'll-"

I squeeze his hands tighter, stopping him before he can break my heart any more than he already has.

"Luciano, stop," I say, my voice firm. "I do love you. I'll always love you. No matter what."

I take a shaky breath, wanting him to understand, my eyes locking with his.

"I'm kind of hurt that you're doubting my feelings for you. You really think I'd walk away just because you like playing with some toys and having fun with a bit of pain?"

For a moment, Luciano's dark eyes search mine, as if trying to figure me out. Then, a quiet chuckle escapes him, and I feel his soft lips press gently to my forehead.

"I'm sorry for doubting you, cucciola," he murmurs, his breath warm against my skin. "I've just been so afraid of losing you."

My chest tightens as I reach up to lovingly caress his stubbly cheek, and he leans into my hand with a soft sigh.

"You won't lose me, Luciano," I whisper, my thumb grazing his jaw. "I'm not really into all of this..."

I glance around at the strange, intimidating furniture and devices in the room.

"...but I'll do anything for you."

Luciano exhales deeply, his arms wrapping around me, pulling me close. I cling to his neck and he rests his forehead against mine, our lips just inches apart.

"It's... a bit more complicated than you think." He says, and I look up at him, smiling playfully.

"If you're talking about the pain, that's not a problem," I shrug. "Period cramps trained me well."

Luciano stares at me for a moment before a laugh escapes his lips, his chest rumbling against me. His arms squeeze me tighter, and he buries his face in my neck. I smile and run my fingers through his messy dark hair, and he melts into me.

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