Alessia's Pov
His words hung heavy in the air, a reminder of the stakes we were playing for.
“I’ll pack,” I said quietly, turning toward the wardrobe.
As I pulled out a suitcase and began folding clothes, Luca sat down on the edge of the bed, watching me.
“You’re doing well, Alessia,” he said after a moment. “Better than I expected.”
I paused, glancing over my shoulder. “Is that supposed to be a compliment?”
A small smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth. “Take it however you want. The point is, you’re handling this better than most would. But you need to keep your focus. People like Andrea… they’re unpredictable. Dangerous, even.”
My hands stilled, his words igniting a spark of unease. “Andrea?”
Luca nodded, his expression darkening. “Don’t let his charm fool you. He has his own
