Chapter 18. Don't React If I Kiss You

“Are you scared to go there?” he asked with concern, his eyes watching her like a hawk. She nodded, releasing a deep sigh. There was no point in hiding it, anyway.

“Yes. What if they kill us?” Matteo considered her question, but shook his head.

“Whatever happens, stick to me. Don’t leave my side. Got it?” Amelia nodded, her eyes wide like saucers realizing what a dangerous situation she was in. “Do you trust me, Emilia? You know I will protect you, right?”

His tone was so tender that it melted her heart into a puddle. It was so difficult to understand a man who breathed hot and cold all the time.

“Yes. Shall we leave?” she asked, acutely aware of the way his leather jacket was brushing against her breasts. Despite the layers of clothing separating them, she could feel her nipples go taut with awareness. At that point, she was thankful for the jacket to cover her condition.

“One more thing,” he said in a raspy drawl, his hooded eyes holding her gaze. It