Chapter 88. His Birthday

Alice POV

Lorenzo won't touch me. He barely puts his hands on me, and I feel like screaming. Even today, he is keeping a safe distance away from me for his birthday.

I remember that day now. I even remember the moments before. Yet, when I try to talk to him about it, he shuts down and runs the fuck away. So I have a plan, one where he can't run.

Lucia smiles at me. She helped with my plan, or at least gave me the idea. I'm wearing a short dress, very short. Trying to taunt him, but it isn't working because he barely fucking looks at me. It’s past midnight, and he’s not fucking touching me still.

Lucia is having Luciano for me tonight, so it is one less thing for Lorenzo to use as a reason to say no or run. Everyone is laughing and having fun. I keep my eyes on Lorenzo as he talks to Paul and Thomas.

"You know if you keep staring, he might burst into flames." I laugh at Callum's words.

"He might notice me then." The words hurt to s