THIRTY ONE

MATTEO When I woke up it was to strong arms holding me against a solid chest. For a second or two, I did not move against the warmth until I remembered whose bed I was in and why it was familiar. Alessandro’s deep, morning baritone came against my ear, low and vibrating along my skin. “Good morning.” I turned my head a little to find that he was already awake and looking at me with those dark eyes of his. “Morning,” I grumbled. He brushed his thumb gently over my shoulder, speaking softly. “I have been waiting forever for you to wake up. We are going to take a bath together.” I frowned. “Why?” “You will know when we get to the bathroom.” He sat up and swung his legs off the bed. “Come on.” I gave him my palm because he offered me his first, and he pulled me up and out of the bed by it, fingers firm. Then, I followed him into the large bathroom quietly. He turned on the shower and steam started to fill the space. Sleep was still living in residues behind my eyes, but I sn

THIRTY TWO

MATTEO Back in the bedroom he walked to the closet and pulled out some clothes—a soft gray shirt and dark pants. He set them on the bed. “Wear these.” My eyes moved from the clothes to him, and back to them, as I kept on drying off every inch without a word. When I was done, I just put them on. The shirt fit well, and he looked me over and nodded once. “You look perfect.” A sarcastic retort was sitting right on the tip of my lips, but I held back. He would only threaten me again. I didn't want to that. The day had started wonderfully, and I saw no harm in letting it continue. What was the use of having a horrible day because you can't keep shut? Absolutely no reason. I sat on the edge of the bed and just watched him keenly while he dressed himself up—shirt, pants, watch. He was moving through the choices that he had with the same calm he always had. Soon, he was all set. When he picked up his cell phone and began to walk toward the door, I stayed where I was, sitti

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