Amara’s POV ” Amara, wait—” The voice pulled me back like a thread. I turned and saw Alessandro striding toward me, Damian a step behind. His tuxedo jacket was unbuttoned, his tie loosened just enough to betray his nerves. “Are you okay?” he asked, breathless. “Yes,” I said, though I wasn't sure he believed me. He glanced at the hem of my repaired dress, guilt flashing in his eyes. “I’m sorry about earlier. What happened with the dress—” “It’s no one’s fault,” I said quickly. “I’m fine, really.” Still, he lingered. His concern was quiet, unspoken, and it made something inside me ache. “Where are you going??” “I forgot Rebecca’s gift,” I said. “I left it in the villa.” “I can send Damian to get it,” he offered. I shook my head. “He wouldn't know where it is.” His lips curved faintly. “Then I’ll come with you—” Before he could finish, Don Vittorio’s voice thundered across the hall, calling for him. Alessandro’s jaw clenched, torn between duty and instinct. “Go,” I
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