Dante arrived before anyone could call him. He must have heard the shouts from inside. He ran down the path, eyes wide the moment he saw Rose doubled over in pain.“Rose!” He reached her, taking her from Bella’s hold. “I’ve got you, amore. Look at me.”The doctor and several guards rushed out seconds later.“Take her to the medical wing,” the doctor ordered.Dante lifted Rose into his arms, holding her like something precious and fragile. She was breathing hard, face pale but determined. He kissed her forehead, whispering something only she could hear.They rushed through the hallways, straight to the villa’s hospital room.Elena followed. Bella followed too. Bianca stayed behind, stunned and silent.The hospital wing smelled of antiseptic and warm air. Nurses were already waiting at the entrance with a gurney.“Put her here, Don—careful,” one of them said.“I’ve got her,” Dante muttered, setting Rose d
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