Clover In Sofia The First Novels & Stories

Chapter 217: The Bloom of Tomorrow Valerio’s POV Months slipped by with the gentle persistence of seasons turning over. Spring arrived in Florence the way it always does, slow and stubborn at first, then suddenly everywhere. The cypress trees along the drive softened with new green, the rose garden Elena had insisted on planting burst into color, and the air carried the sweet scent of jasmine from the terrace vines. Inside the house the rhythm of our days had become something solid and real, no longer shadowed by the constant threat of loss. Sofia grew fast, her dark hair curling at the ends, her eyes bright and curious like her mother’s. She crawled across the rugs in the living room, chase

Sofia laughed, though she was watching me with a soft, knowing smile that told me she knew exactly how confused I was. By the time Cyrus let me go, my head was spinning and my body was reeling with a restless, electric energy. I was caught between two titans, and they both looked ready to claim me right there in the lagoon. I rolled my eyes at them both, splashing water in their faces to break the tension. "You're both airheads. Absolute idiots." "Hey!" they said in unison, making everyone roar with laughter. We played some more, and we got to see Clovis get Sofia to reveal that she lost her virginity to Derick. Charles did not like that. Then I got to dare Charles to bite his own arm, but h

Lucy asked as she raised her eyebrows in confusion “Oh Yeahhh” Sofia tried to cover up as she cleared her throat “Well he must be in the garden, as that is his favorite place to be if he’s not in the palace” Lucy added “Oh” Sofia noted nodding her head Sofia's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she thought about Stefan being in the garden. She remembered the way he had looked at her the night before, and a flutter in her chest made her feel alive. "Thank you, Lucy," Sofia said, trying to sound nonchalant. "I think I'll go for a walk in the garden after I get dressed. The fresh air will do me good."