Page 315 of The Devil's Fire

“I’m trying not to care but thank you for telling me.” I smiled, resting my head on his chest as I closed my eyes. “I love you.”

“E ti amo, piccola”

It was yet another day of training. Despite having an event to attend later in the evening, Damiano wouldn’t allow me to skip my training. Trust me, I tried to get out of it by mentioning the time it takes to get ready, but he simply shut me down. This led to me scowling at him the entire ride to the training field.

“Hey there, pretty lady!”

“Raffaele!” I erupted excitedly when I saw him. He did a small run toward me and gave me a bone-crushing hug.

“Have you missed me?!” He shouted.

“I have!” I chuckled when he let go of me. “When did you get here?”

“Not too long ago. I heard something big happened to you, and I had to come and see for myself. Let me see your hand!” Raffaele grabbed my hand and did a dramatic squeal.

“Holy fucking shit, that is huge! Congratulations!” He picked me up and started to shake me as I laughed. “How did he do it? Was he romantic? Did you spread your legs for him after?” He wiggled his brows.

“As if I’m going to tell you.” I laughed, and he actually pouted at me.

“Come on! Just tell me!”

“I will leave it to your imagination.”

“Oh, baby, the things I imagine are going to make you feel so dirty -” Raffaele barely got to finish his sentence when Damiano punched him in the stomach.

I just sighed at Raffaele for never learning to keep his mouth shut when Damiano was around. While the cousins were occupied, Antonio walked up to me with a smile.

“Congratulations, Althaia. I’m happy he finally proposed to you.” He said and ruffled my hair.

“Thanks, Nino.” I smirked when he slightly squinted his eyes at me.

“I told you; you can’t call me that.”

“Mess up my hair again and I will.” I laughed, and he shook his head at me in amusement. “How’s Ellie and the baby girl?”

“They’re both doing great. Baby girl is healthy and growing stronger every day.” Antonio’s eyes brightened as he talked about them.

“Just what I want to hear! I can’t wait to meet her.” I beamed.

I had no doubt she would be one beautiful baby girl with the genes of her parents; her father with blue eyes and her mother with a sepia skin tone. She was going to break hearts for sure.

“Me either. Just don’t let her wait for too long. She needs her cousins.” He spoke quietly to me. My heart beat a little faster at the thoughts of both our kids running around and playing together.

“I’m already working on it.” I whispered.

“Good.” He gave a playful wink.

“Not the face! I have to stay pretty for Ava!” Raffaele’s voice caught our attention.

“My God, Damiano, just leave him alone.” I stopped him before he could land another punch at Raffaele.

“Don’t worry about me. I can take it. It keeps me young.” Raffaele let out a goofy smile. I shook my head at him. One day, he was going to be unlucky and get his ass shot.

“So, when’s the big date?” He asked. I looked at Damiano, and he gave me a nod that I was free to share the news.

“Well, there’s no rush actually since we’re already married.” I revealed.

Raffaele dropped his jaw open, and Antonio just smiled, not looking surprised at all.

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