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Chapter Ten
A week later, Norah was working late in the bookstore when she heard someone knocking at the backdoor. A ribbon of fear curled in her stomach. She glanced at the clock. Eleven fifteen at night.
“Who is it?”
“It’s me, mio caro.”
Her body relaxed immediately and she opened the door to see Giacomo holding a pizza box and grinning at her. “I know this is breaking the rules, but to hell with it. I was missing you.”
Norah laughed. “Get in here, Conti. You’re forgiven, mostly because you brought food.” She kissed him and took the box from him. “For future reference, that will always work, by the way.” She winked at him as he laughed.
“Thanks for the tip. How are you, Bella?” He opened his arms and she went into them without hesitation.
“Better now.” She nuzzled her nose aga
