Chapter 32. Would You Like Some Company?

The victory had been hard-earned, and it had taken its toll on Riccardo. He was more somber now, his eyes clouded with the weight of what he had been through. It pained me to see him like this, knowing that I couldn’t take away his troubles completely.

But I refused to let anything come between us. Taking care of Riccardo now became my priority, and I did everything in my power to make sure that he felt loved and secure.

One night, as we lay next to each other in bed, Riccardo’s hand slowly trailing down my body as we discussed our future together, the atmosphere between us began to grow heated again.

Our lovemaking this time was different from before-more gentle, and yet no less passionate. Every move was pure bliss; every sensation a reminder that whatever life threw at us, we could overcome it together.

As we lay exhausted in each other’s arms afterward, Riccardo whispered words of love into my ear-making promises that left me feeling lighter than I had in