Chapter 24 A Deal

• Giovanni’s words lingered between them, heavy and unexpected in the quiet night. Lily felt her heart race, each beat echoing his confession.
• She tilted her head, her eyes searching his. “Are you really? Or is this just something you’re saying because you overheard me putting Anastasia in her place?”
• A slow, amused smile spread across his lips. “Do you really think I’m that easily swayed?” He stepped closer, brushing stray hair from her face.