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Yet ever since they’d touched down in Rome, the sparkle in her eyes and passionate nature had been bri over

So this? He’d never felt a connection like this He’d never let hi he’d ever want to do was diht in the vibrant, happy person she’d beco his emotions in check Could he ever behave any differently?

And while he was co with her in his arms, she’d made him face up to his next reality At some point, he would have to speak to Vittore and Brianna Just not right now When Brianna had the baby he would make sure he was around her constantly He would watch He would monitor He’d made a few casual enquiries about what to do if he needed to find soe, things would be fine And once that stage had passed, once Brianna had her healthy baby and was settled, he could wait and tell thes would be fine

“Hey” came a murmur

He glanced down Phoebe was rubbing her brown eyes; she gave him a sleep-filled smile “Hey,” he replied

Her stoh as she pulled her body back fro as she turned to hiuess this is what happens when you cheat me out of my Italian ravioli”

“I cheated you out of your Italian ravioli?” He leaned his head on one hand so he could get closer to her

Her smile spread fro struck him This was the first tiht had been lifted off her shoulders It was so about her eyes A different kind of shine

He was getting to see the true heart of Phoebe

She winked at him “I also ain as she leaned in “I kind of think that’s your fault too How do you plan onit up to me?”

He laughed as his hand slid along her silky skin This felt perfect It felt so right If only he could stay just here If only he could freeze tis stay like this Not have to think about anything else