Massimo pov
It was so difficult keeping my hands off Val, I was holding myself back. Her almond eyes stared into mine, processing everything I said like a good girl. Her chest went up and down as she took in sharp breaths.
“So you can feel this?” Her hand went under my shirt, and she rested her palm on my bare chest. Her hand was warm and so inviting. I let out an involuntary sigh as I enjoyed her touch. “Yes,” I whispered, and she looked up at me.
“Why didn't you ever tell me about this?” I remained quiet for a while before I finally spoke. “I hate talking about it, I hate that I have it, and I hate that I have to deal with it.”
“I'm sorry.”
“You did nothing wrong, Val. Don't apologise.”
She bit her lower lip as she stared at me through her lashes, and that did something to me. S
