As soon as she ended the call with Luca, Isabella immediately began to search for another number on her screen. When she finally found it, her thumb hovered above it for only a second before she tapped it. “Finally,” Dante answered on the other end, sounding eager and hungry. “Are you ready?” “I’m ready,” she replied calmly. He didn’t hesitate. “Good. I’ll text you the location. It’s private. Make sure to come alone.” The address came in just as the call ended, and Isabella grabbed her small purse, put her phone inside, and left the hotel room without wasting a second. She kept her steps cool and collected through the hallway, down the elevator, and out to the sidewalk where she ordered a cab. The moment she settled into the backseat, she gave the driver the address, simply ignoring th

