Chapter 108
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Loca’s besit twisted painfully in his chest an he stared at his son. Ited his dea. The thought of Amering, determined Amber hiting under a bed, terrified of the storm, was something he couldn’t quite proceffe ex wife had always has such a mutery te bim wa sher
they were together. And now, hesting this from Nico, Luca realized there are so many things about one that he had never s
But there was no time to dwell on that now. Nico’s tear filled eyes were pleading with him, desperate to get hark to Amber. And if what min
was saying was true, Amber might really need him. Luca cursed under his path, glancing at the storm raging outside. There was on way he
Could take Nico back out in weather like this. It wasn’t safe.
“Okay, Nico,” Luca said gently, pulling his son into a hug. “We’ll go home but listen, it’s too dangerous for you to come with me right now!
need you to stay here with Nonna and Zia. I promise I’ll go check on Mugby and make sure she’s okay.
Nico sniffled, wiping his eyes with the back of his hand. “But why can’t I came with you?*
“Because, tesoro, it’s not safe outside. If I go alone, I can drive really fast and get to Mummy quicker. You want me to help her, right?” Nico hesitated, his lip trembling, but finally he nodded.
“Okay,” he whispered.
Relieved, Luca stood up, grabbing his umbrella and draping his coat around Nico to shield him from the relentless downpour. Together, they ran toward the wedding dress shop where his mother, sister, and Carlotta were busy picking out bridal gowns. The rain battered against the umbrella, and Luca struggled to keep both him and Nico dry as they hurried across the market square.
When they finally reached the shop, Luca pushed open the door, the warmth inside offering a brief respite from the storm’s fury. But no sooner had he entered than his sister, Chiaram spotted him and immediately waved him away.
“Luca! You can’t be in here!” she cried, laughing as she pointed toward the dressing room. “You’re not allowed to see the bride in her gown before the wedding. Get out!” The store staff chuckled in agreement, but Luca ignored them, his focus solely on Nico.
“Ma, can you take care of Nico for a little while? I’ve got to run back to the casa and check on something,” Luca said hurriedly, handing Nica over to his mother. “I’ll send the driver to pick you all up.”
Giulia was delighted to take Nico, though the boy still clung to his father. “We’ll be fine, Luca,” she said cheerfully. “Nico, why don’t we go get those shoes and maybe find that Spidey sticker you wanted?”
Nico hesitated, but when Giulia started talking about shoes and stickers, his attention shifted just enough to let Luca slip away. With one last glance at his son, Luca turned and headed back out into the storm.
He was halfway out the door when, in the large mirror on the shop wall, he caught a glimpse of Carlotta stepping out of the dressing room. She was wearing a stunning white gown, her reflection glowing in the dim light
“Hey! I said it’s bad luck to see the bride in her dress before the wedding Chiara called out playfully, laughter filling the shop. He barely
registered it.
Pushing open the door, he sprinted through the rain toward his car, the wind howling in his ears. He climbed into the driver’s seat, water streaming down his face, and started the engine. As the storm raged outside, Luca gripped the wheel, his knuckles white, and sped off toward
the casa.
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The End Of a Marriage
Chapter 109
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
