During the walk to his apartment, Alessandro was very calm. He left his hand resting on my knee the whole way, only taking it off occasionally to take my hand and bring it to his lips, giving it a chaste kiss.

He didn't say anything the whole way, and I found it strange, because at the restaurant I saw fire in his eyes. Those violet eyes were almost incandescent.

In the building's garage, he unbuckled my seatbelt, opened the car door, and helped me get out. He put his arm around my waist and pu