Chapter 43. I'm Not Your Ex

MYKAELA

"Sorry." I held in a sigh. The disappointed look in Lorenzio's eyes just made me wish I could disappear into thin air. "I can't this week."

"Why not?"

"The training. We have another assessment. I need to pass it," I explained. The thought of him introducing me to his best friend and his family as his new girlfriend living under his roof also didn't sit well with me.

"Alright," Enzo muttered with a slight nod before looking away.

My heart protested at the thought of leaving this place first thing, and I didn't want to discourage him further. But I just couldn't back out of that training. And I doubted we'd only spend a day in Rome if I said yes to his invitation. "Next time. Okay?"

"Yeah. Alright." He nodded weakly, staring at my lips.

The dismay in his deep voice was starting to chip at my resolve. I turned to the door.

Before I could walk out, he blocked the doorway with his arm and leg, forcing me to turn around and look him