*ADELINE*
The door closed behind us with a soft click, and the world outside melted away. In the luxurious haven of Vincenzo's mansion, time seemed to pause as the weight of our emotions surged through me. I hardly had a moment to take in the opulence surrounding us before Vincenzo's lips crashed against mine, igniting a fire within that was as exhilarating as it was dangerous. The kiss was fervent, a chaotic mix of passion and urgency, making it hard to remember why Marcus had even come with us in the first place.
I felt Marcus's presence slip away, awkwardly excusing himself—poor guy. I could almost sense his discomfort, shuffling off to attend to whatever surveillance footage was in desperate need of his attention. Why did he always have to be the sensible one, the keeper of the peace
