A sharp glint of irritation flickered in Leonardo's eyes as Carlo's heavy knock echoed through the room. Leonardo must’ve caught the hint of relief in my expression because he turned stiffly to answer the door. I wasn't sure how much Carlo had overheard, or if he even knew what he’d interrupted, but his hard-set face gave away nothing.
“I wanted to make sure you were alright,” he said, though his frown spoke volumes. His gaze flitted to Leonardo for a mere second, but it was enough for me to catch the flicker of suspicion and reluctant disapproval in his eyes.
“I’m fine. Better than last time.” I forced a grimace and stepped away, desperate for a break from Leonardo’s scent swirling around me, clouding my thoughts.
“Sofia and Enrico will take over training tomorrow,” Carlo continued. “M
