Chapter 103. He’ll Find Out Soon

Dominic’s POV

“Stefano, if you don’t stop hovering over me like an overprotective hen, I will have to start collecting rent from you for all the space you’re occupying.”

Stefano’s eyes widened, and for a second, he looked every inch like a child with his hand caught in the cookie jar. “I’m just making sure…”

“Making sure of what? That I don’t fall over my own feet and into a coma all over again?” I teased, an eyebrow cocked.

Alessandro chuckled off to the side, crossing his arms. “Dom. You know how he gets.”

Stefano crossed his arms over his chest, voice cracking as he muttered, “I just… I thought we might lose you. It’s not something I’m ready to experience.”

It was there, in his tone, but I wasn’t about to let him get away with going soft. Not today. “Stefano,” I started, laying a crooked knee on the floor and pitching my voice low, “Are you tearing up? Should I get you a tissue? Because I could’ve sworn I saw one tucked into your shirt p