Chapter 44: Can I Ask You Something?

Kit opened the door to her apartment and stopped in surprise before stepping back outside and checking the number on the door. She walked back in slowly and closed the door behind her before turning and surveying the dozens of vases of blood-red roses decorating her home.

There was a trail of rose petals, lined with lit vanilla-scented pillar candles lining the way. Kit hesitantly followed the trail into her living room, where she was stunned to find dozens more vases of roses.

The rest of the trail led to the open balcony doors where Kit could see Luca's back facing her.

"Luca?" Kit called questioningly, causing him to whip around with a giant grin on his face.

"Hey," Luca greeted her softly as he walked toward her and pulled her into a hug. "How was the rest of your day?"

Kit looked at him as if he'd grown two heads. "How did you get in here? Wait - don't tell me. Gemma, right?"

Luca chuckled quietly as he pulled her into a searing kiss. "Smart and beautiful - I'm a very lucky