Morning arrived gently.Golden sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, bathing the bedroom in a warm glow that chased away the last traces of dawn. Outside, birds sang from the gardens surrounding the Romano estate, their melodies drifting through the slightly open window.For once, there were no ringing phones. No urgent knocks at the door. No reports waiting to be signed.Only peace.Lucia blinked awake, stretching lazily beneath the blankets. She turned instinctively toward Alessio.He was still asleep. A small smile tugged at her lips. That alone was unusual.Alessio Romano rarely slept later than sunrise, his years of discipline making it almost impossible for him to linger in bed.Yet today, his breathing was slow and even, his usually composed face softened by sleep.Lucia rested her head against her hand, simply watching him for a moment. It amazed her how different he looked like this. The man the world feared…The man who could command an empire with a single word…Loo
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