Chapter 15. Dangerously Close

Absent-mindedly, she ate, aware of him sulking and walking around. She knew the curious looks he was giving her every time he passed her, but she didn’t meet his gaze.

Finishing the delightful breakfast, she walked into the kitchen with her plate. There were dishes to be washed, and she started the chores. His restlessness made her nervous. She knew he would demand an explanation for her behavior. What would she tell him? Why did she stay back for him? She herself didn’t know the answer.

A strange force pulled her back every time she considered leaving him. Amelia didn’t know what it was but she just couldn’t leave Matteo and go.

“Why aren’t you leaving?” His raspy drawl from behind her startled her. How did he walk so stealthily around the house like a predator on the prowl? She licked her lips nervously thinking about her reply. She would rather die than admit how attracted she was to him.

“I've changed my mind.” It was all she would admit. His sharp i