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Chapter 13

Author: Hayley
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-03 00:43:54

ANNA POV.

The days that followed were filled with warmth, laughter, and a sense of security I hadn’t felt in a long time. Jace poured every ounce of his energy into making me feel loved, and treasured.

Mornings started with slow kisses, the warmth of his arms keeping me in bed longer than I should have stayed. He’d tuck a strand of my hair behind my ear and murmur, *l“Stay a little longer, amore.” And I always did.

Afternoons were filled with stolen moments—private lunches on the villa’s terrace, our laughter mingling with the soft hum of the Italian breeze.

He’d take my hand, lace our fingers together, and tell me stories about his childhood, about the mischief he and Alessandro got into when they were younger.

And the nights? They belonged to us.

Under the golden glow of candlelight, he made love to me with a desperation that stole my breath, as if proving over and over again that I was the only woman in his world.

It felt real. It felt permanent. But deep down, I knew i
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