[Amelia]
“Don Blasi,” I curtsy to hide my shaking knees as he kisses my hand in an outdated way that feels perfect at the moment. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you’d be arriving.”
He smiles up at me with the most beautiful green-blue eyes I’ve ever seen, the color of fresh lake pools reflecting a bright blue sky. “So you are the ‘padrona’ I’ve heard so much talk about, even though my grandson did not see fit to discuss your status with me first.” His bright smile turns into a frown as he looks over at his grandson and retakes his seat. “Nor did he think of consulting me before bringing you into our family home.”
Lucas’ jaw clenches as he bites down hard and takes a deep breath. If it were any other person questioning his judgment, I have no doubt that Lucas wouldn’t tolerate being spoken t
