Chapter 55. Love

ADELINE’S POV

“So, how’ve you been without me present to brighten up your life, Mr. Russo?” My voice comes out sweet as I focus on the breakfast in front of me. Dante and I had sex again, and then he made me delicious scrambled eggs, toast, and bacon, and I’m devouring it like I haven’t eaten anything in a year or so.

“Miserable is the only correct word to that question.” He says with a smirk as he watches me. I can’t seem to take my eyes off him and my face won’t stop smiling but I can’t help it. I’ve missed him so much it felt like I was losing my mind. I want to spend the entirety of today with him and not think about Adrian or my parents or everything wrong with my life.

Today, it’s all about Dante and I. No one else.

He watches me as I take slow bites from my breakfast with a smile on his face. His eyes on me make my skin tingle pleasurably, and I can’t help but feel hot on my cheeks as a huge smile engulfs my face.

“My food isn’t going to d