Ginevra Ruggerio’s preoccupied expression falls completely and gets replaced by a displeased one. His eyes darken as he growls, “You are what?” “My father has already asked his family to join us, and they were elated too, naturally.” I roll my eyes, plopping the carrot in my mouth. He stares at me incredulously as I munch on my food and add, “Funny thing, actually. Didn’t you tell me you wanted to go to Rome? Because I think we will go there as well.” I breathe out in a fake enthusiasm while he keeps staring at me. “You are f*****g with me right now, aren’t you?” I nod repeatedly, pressing my lips together to suppress myself wanting to grin widely. “Oh, thank God.” He exhales and I giggle, “That’s your punishment for scheming this behind my back. With my own brother!” “I was about to

