Chapter 41

Luca was taking me back to the mansion. A part of me didn't want to make a return, but I did miss Gianni.

I also wanted to confront Talon as to why he had said Gianni was making plans with Billie, when that seemed to be the complete opposite of what had happened.

I hadn't told Gianni I would be returning, it was my attempt at surprising him.

But when I walked in, the smile on Talon's face told me he was up to something.

"You're back."

"Yes. Is Gianni in his study."

"He is. Billie is here."

I forced my smile to remain in place, "Lovely, hopefully he is taking my advice and treating her well."

I could see the smile on Talons face falter for a brief moment.

Luca followed me up the stairs and I didn't bother knocking on the door before walking in.

Billie was sitting on the sofa while Gianni leaned against his desk.

His eyes lit up and he smiled as I walked over to him, his arms immediately wrapping around me.

"My love, are you back?"

I nodded, leaning up to give him a brief kiss, "I'm bac