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I smile against his chest and wrap myself around him tighter as my eyes flutter closed as I fall into a deep sleep, surrounded by strong arms and Alessandro’s comforting scent.

Chapter Twenty Four

Seraphina

The next morning, I wake up to an empty bed. Frowning I look around the room and notice that Alessandro is nowhere in sight. I toss the blankets aside before crawling out of bed, sliding on one of his shirts that falls almost to my knees before I pad out to the living room. I see Alessandro texting on the couch, a fresh cup of coffee already in front of him.

I sneak up behind him, which I am pretty proud of since he is literally the hardest person to catch off guard. I lean down and nibble on his ear lobe gently as I whisper into his ear.

“Good morning.”

Alessandro lets out an almost hungry sounding growl before he turns, wrapping his arms around my waist and hauls me over the couch. I squeal as I land on top of him, and he groans as I elbow him in the stomach. We both chuckle as I lift my head up to look up at him.

“You know, sometimes I forget how strong you are.”

Alessandro cocks an eyebrow at me. “It doesn’t take much to throw an 85-pound girl around.”

I roll my eyes. “Don’t exaggerate. I am 108 pounds.”

Alessandro shakes his head as his fingers dig into my waist. “You are too light. You need to stop eating like a rabbit, I mean it.”

“Guys like a girl that is skinny. You don’t want me getting all fat, do you?”

He slaps the side of my thigh, a thunderous look clouding over his face.

“You could never be fat. You are fucking perfect. That piece of shit has brain washed you into thinking that you are anything less than extraordinary. Don’t believe him, don’t believe anyone but me. Only I truly know you, only I truly see you. Straighten your crown, Princess. You are a-”

“Queen in the making,” I say softly with a small smile.

His irritated expression fades into a smirk. “Don’t you forget it.”

“If I am going to be a queen, does that mean you will be my king?”

Alessandro reaches up and cups my face. “Bella, I will be whatever you want me to be, if you will have me.”

“Forever,” I smile as I lean up to brush my lips against his.

He moves leisurely, taking his time exploring my mouth, like he hasn’t already done enough of that. He treats every kiss like it could be our last, which given our history and current situation, isn’t a horrible idea, I guess.

After a minute he pulls away and kisses the tip of my nose. “I need to jump in the shower. How about I make us some breakfast after?” Alessandro asks.

“Can I join you?”

“Bella, I would normally never say no to that, but I think we need to give you a little break. You have got to be sore.”

He isn’t wrong. I don’t think that you are supposed to have this much sex as soon as you lose your virginity. But look at him? How could I not jump him every second of the day now that I know how good it is?

“Fine,” I pout as he leans up and sets me to the side on the couch.

He winks and kisses my cheek as he strides towards the bathroom. I watch him go for a little, grinning like an idiot when the cracked phone starts ringing. I shattered the screen when I threw it, but you are still able to hit accept or reject on the calls. I reach down and answer it.

“Hello?”

“Hey baby.”

My stomach drops at Aiden’s voice. A voice that is sounding strangely sweet.

“Uh, hi, Aiden.”

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