Chapter 29

Gianni had asked me to go somewhere with him.

He was still injured, so I was surprised when we stepped out at one of the largest museums in town.

I could see he was in pain from the way he winced every now and then as we walked around looking at the displays with my hand in his.

"Gianni, we should go back home so you can rest."

He grinned from ear to ear, "You called it home. And no, I promised you a date, so you're getting a date."

My heart sped up as I looked into Gianni's eyes. Why was I feeling such a strong connection between us? And why was it beginning to excite me? I found myself wanting to explore this further.

I gave his hand a squeeze as we started walking around the museum, admiring the art.

We made small talk and laughed together, and I was surprised that he was able to make me feel like we were the only two people there.

My logical side was telling me I should have run when he had given me the option to. But even though a part of me felt this way, another part knew that