Alessandro picked me up with impressive ease. With me in his arms, he crossed the living room, went up the stairs and down the hallway, stopping in front of the door to the main bedroom of the house.

- Can you open the door for me, my angel? Please. – Alessandro asked.

I reached out and turned the handle, pushing the door open. Alessandro walked me into the room and set me down gently on the floor, returning to close the door behind us.

The room was huge, it had been completely redecorated and I knew Sam had a hand in it. It had an entire wall of glass, with double doors that opened onto a private balcony overlooking the garden. I was impressed looking at the decoration with candles of various sizes inside iron lanterns scattered around the room, which provided a romantic and delicate lighting.

The large bed stood in the center of the room and was invitingly made up with sheets, a duvet and a few pillows, all dressed in fine pearl-colored linen. Above it hung a curtain that had not be