Page 314 of The Devil's Fire

“Shame. I was about to show you a good time.”

“I know, but I just wanted to sleep next to you.”

“That’s just as good, my love.” He smiled and gave me a feather-like kiss.

“I actually have something for you.” I sat up on the bed, and Damiano raised a brow when I reached in between my breasts to retrieve the ring box I had stuffed in there. “For you.”

Butterflies fluttered in my stomach as I watched him unwrap it. He opened it, seeing what was inside the box before his eyes met mine. I gave a shy smile and took the ring, held his hand in mine, and slid it down on his finger.

“I want people to know you’re taken too. I thought it looked nice with the green emerald because you always say you love my green eyes. It’s said that green represents growth and renewal, being the color of spring and rebirth. The gold represents divinity and power.” I explained.

He gazed at it for a while, making me feel nervous if he even was going to like it. It was a risky shot since I hadn’t seen him wearing any kind of jewelry.

“I can’t remember the last time I received a gift.” Damiano said quietly while still looking at it. “But this is definitely my favorite one.” His expression softened with a smile.

“You really like it?”

“I do. Thank you, my love.” A wave of butterflies erupted in my stomach when he pulled me in for a soft kiss.

“You look even more handsome with that ring on your finger.” I gave him a teasing smile.

“Because it lets people know I’m yours.” He stated, amused.

“Duh!” I chuckled and got comfortable in bed with him. It did make my jealous ass feel better now he was wearing a ring. “There’s also something I want to ask you…” I trailed off.

“I’m listening.”

“I met Miciela today, and she asked about you… It made me wonder if you two have -”

“No, never.” Damiano shook his head immediately.

“Okay, good. Now I can sleep in peace.” I smiled and snuggled into him.

“Is that what kept you awake?”

“Maybe.”

“You silly woman.” He chuckled. “There’s no way I could ever mess around with someone like her. Miciela is known for being a climber.”

“The type who fucks her way to the top?” I asked, not expecting to hear that.

“Yes. She thought she could use Raffaele to get to the top, but he was only interested in fucking her. So, he did and left as soon as he was done with her.” Damiano explained.

“No way!” I gasped.

“I had to save his ass as he almost got in trouble with her brother. I’ve told him many times to not fuck anyone important to my business, but he still did.” He let out a disapproving sigh.

“I kind of feel sorry that he used her like that, even though she used him too.”

“She tried to get to Lorenzo after she failed with Raffaele.” He added.

“She tried to get with Tank Man?!” I gaped, and Damiano laughed quietly at Lorenzo’s nickname.

“She did, but he didn’t even spare her a glance.”

“Gotta admire her courage.” I admitted.

“My love, don’t worry about anyone from my past. I always made sure it was with someone I knew I wouldn’t see again. Except for that one mistake.” Damiano reassured me.

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